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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152007
ModelLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTEvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $38,995 $19,395
Base Invoice $19,725 $37,350 $18,045
Touring Package 5,150    
Rear spoiler     200
Leather seating surfaces     600
Convenience Package     700
Sunroof     800
Touring Package 4,584    
Rear spoiler     160
Leather seating surfaces     535
Convenience Package     625
Sunroof     715
Options (change) 5,150 0 2,300
Options (change) 4,584 0 2,035
Destination 810 810 640
Total Price $26,555 $39,805 $22,335
Total Invoice $25,119 $38,160 $20,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,411
Model Year201520152007
ModelLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTEvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4291hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionM5S6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-18205/60-16
Total Price$26,555$39,805$22,335
Adjustments for Features-1,045-2,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,510$37,660$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,150$0
Total Invoice$25,119$38,160$20,720
Adjustments for Features-988-2,0560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,131$36,104$20,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,973$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152007
ModelLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTEvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200  
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
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 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$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
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 $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$6,245$7,345$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$2,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-988-2,0560

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152007
ModelLancerOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in107.1 in
Length180.0 in186.4 in
Width69.4 in71.1 in
Height58.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,933 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested225054%
Total Not Requested192546%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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