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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: $26,555

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $5,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,119

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $4,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTEvolution MRHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $38,995 $26,500
Base Invoice $19,725 $37,350 $24,760
Touring Package 5,150    
Navigation system   2,375  
Premium Technology Package     5,000
Touring Package 4,584    
Navigation system   2,125  
Premium Technology Package     4,465
Options (change) 5,150 2,375 5,000
Options (change) 4,584 2,125 4,465
Destination 810 810 750
Total Price $26,555 $42,180 $32,250
Total Invoice $25,119 $40,285 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,947
Model Year201520152011
ModelLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTEvolution MRHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4291hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM5S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$26,555$42,180$32,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,555$40,280$29,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,725$0
Total Invoice$25,119$40,285$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,815-2,909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,119$38,470$27,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,351$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152011
ModelLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTEvolution MRHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
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 $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Speaker lights  $100
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar 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$3,470$5,370$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,815-2,909

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152011
ModelLancerOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.0 in
Length180.0 in190.7 in
Width69.4 in72.1 in
Height58.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,933 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft315.4 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested345083%
Total Not Requested72517%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested245042%
Total Not Requested340058%

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