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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,659

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $7,736

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,442

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $6,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112018
ModelLancerLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,495 $27,695 $37,195 $30,500
Base Invoice $18,671 $26,525 $35,625 $28,380
Touring Package 3,300 3,100 2,000  
Cargo mat 89 89 89  
Premium Package     2,000  
Touring Package 2,937 2,759 1,780  
Cargo mat 59 59 59  
Premium Package     1,780  
Options (change) 3,389 3,189 4,089 0
Options (change) 2,996 2,818 3,619 0
Destination 775 775 775 895
Total Price $23,659 $31,659 $42,059 $31,395
Total Invoice $22,442 $30,118 $40,019 $29,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,560
Model Year2011201120112018
ModelLancerLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9710, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$23,659$31,659$42,059$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-4,125-5,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,659$27,509$37,934$25,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$14,275$0
Total Invoice$22,442$30,118$40,019$29,275
Adjustments for Features0-3,948-3,925-5,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,442$26,170$36,094$24,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,728$13,652$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2011201120112018
ModelLancerLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Adjustable center differential $275$275 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit$0$0$0 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,820$6,970$6,945$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$4,125$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,948-3,925-5,273

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
ModelLancerOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.4 in
Length180.0 in191.1 in
Width69.4 in73.2 in
Height58.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested280081%
Total Not Requested65019%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested260080%
Total Not Requested65020%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested212596%
Total Not Requested1004%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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