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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: $25,130

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $2,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,205

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $1,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelLancerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGTEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,495 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $21,745 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Navigation system 1,800      
Technology Package   2,000 2,000  
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
Premium Technology Package       5,000
Navigation system 1,625      
Technology Package   1,785 1,785  
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Premium Technology Package       4,465
Options (change) 1,800 4,250 4,150 5,000
Options (change) 1,625 3,795 3,705 4,465
Destination 835 750 750 750
Total Price $25,130 $27,700 $29,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $24,205 $25,755 $27,535 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,244
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelLancerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGTEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$25,130$27,700$29,600$32,250
Adjustments for Features0-3,005-2,855-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,130$24,695$26,745$28,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$3,925
Total Invoice$24,205$25,755$27,535$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,794-2,656-3,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,205$22,961$24,879$26,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,918$3,640

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2016201120112011
ModelLancerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGTEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
HD radio$50   
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,370$5,375$5,225$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,005$2,855$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,794-2,656-3,374

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162011
ModelLancerOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.0 in
Length182.1 in190.7 in
Width69.4 in72.1 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.3 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 Volume12.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

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 headlights500No
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 second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested195033%
Total Not Requested390067%

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