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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTEvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $38,995 $19,100
Base Invoice $19,725 $37,350 $17,605
Touring Package 5,150    
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler     220
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
Touring Package 4,584    
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Rear spoiler     169
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
Options (change) 5,150 0 2,100
Options (change) 4,584 0 1,834
Destination 810 810 590
Total Price $26,555 $39,805 $21,790
Total Invoice $25,119 $38,160 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,895
Model Year201520152006
ModelLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTEvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4291hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5S6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-18205/60-15
Total Price$26,555$39,805$21,790
Adjustments for Features-2,320-3,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,235$36,385$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,150$0
Total Invoice$25,119$38,160$20,029
Adjustments for Features-2,195-3,2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,924$34,881$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,957$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152006
ModelLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTEvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,370$7,470$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,320$3,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,195-3,2790

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152006
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 GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205049%
Total Not Requested212551%

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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