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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009
ModelLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTEvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $38,995 $20,690
Base Invoice $19,725 $37,350 $19,255
Touring Package 5,150    
Navigation system   2,375 1,200
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package     970
Touring Package 4,584    
Navigation system   2,125 1,075
Premium Package     1,160
Convenience Package     865
Options (change) 5,150 2,375 3,470
Options (change) 4,584 2,125 3,100
Destination 810 810 675
Total Price $26,555 $42,180 $24,835
Total Invoice $25,119 $40,285 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,488
Model Year201520152009
ModelLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTEvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4291hp I4175hp 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)215/45-18245/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$26,555$42,180$24,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,555$40,280$24,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,725$0
Total Invoice$25,119$40,285$23,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,815-399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,119$38,470$22,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,351$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152009
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200  
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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
Metal pedals $75 
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$4,495$6,395$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,815-399

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152009
ModelLancerOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in107.1 in
Length180.0 in189.0 in
Width69.4 in71.1 in
Height58.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,933 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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 Requested285068%
Total Not Requested132532%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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