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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: $21,740

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $425

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132006
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $28,095 $34,695 $37,895 $19,100
Base Invoice $19,151 $26,909 $33,230 $36,296 $17,605
Leather seating surfaces 950        
Touring Package   3,350   2,150  
Sunroof and Leather Package     1,800    
Sight and Sound Package     2,100    
Premium Package       2,000  
Leather Package         1,000
Floor mats         85
Rear spoiler         220
Antilock brakes (ABS)         795
CD changer, remote         375
Leather seating surfaces 820        
Touring Package   2,982   1,914  
Sunroof and Leather Package     1,602    
Sight and Sound Package     1,869    
Premium Package       1,780  
Leather Package         890
Floor mats         65
Rear spoiler         169
Antilock brakes (ABS)         710
CD changer, remote         288
Options (change) 950 3,350 3,900 4,150 2,475
Options (change) 820 2,982 3,471 3,694 2,122
Destination 795 795 795 795 590
Total Price $21,740 $32,240 $39,390 $42,840 $22,165
Total Invoice $20,766 $30,686 $37,496 $40,785 $20,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,622
Model Year20132013201320132006
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5S6M5S6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6710, 9710, 9710, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18205/60-15
Total Price$21,740$32,240$39,390$42,840$22,165
Adjustments for Features0-6,475-5,025-6,250-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,740$25,765$34,365$36,590$20,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$12,625$14,850$0
Total Invoice$20,766$30,686$37,496$40,785$20,317
Adjustments for Features0-6,163-4,783-5,950-1,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,766$24,523$32,713$34,835$19,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,757$11,947$14,069$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132013201320132006
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
6-speed automated manual $1100 $1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
FWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera $200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75 $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500 
Adjustable center differential $275$275$275 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Hood scoop $100$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325 
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player$125   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights $125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25  
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$2,695$9,170$7,720$8,945$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,475$5,025$6,250$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,163-4,783-5,950-1,173

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132006
ModelLancerOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length180.0 in185.8 in
Width69.4 in71.5 in
Height58.7 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,933 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested210061%
Total Not Requested135039%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

Sunroof and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested192587%
Total Not Requested30013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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