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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: $5,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,205

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $3,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelLancerOptimaOptima
TrimGTEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,495 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $21,745 $23,455 $24,760
Navigation system 1,800 1,400 1,400
Premium Package   2,950 2,950
Navigation system 1,625 1,250 1,250
Premium Package   2,635 2,635
Options (change) 1,800 4,350 4,350
Options (change) 1,625 3,885 3,885
Destination 835 750 750
Total Price $25,130 $30,200 $31,600
Total Invoice $24,205 $28,090 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,136
Model Year201620122012
ModelLancerOptimaOptima
TrimGTEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$25,130$30,200$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,955-3,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,130$27,245$28,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$775
Total Invoice$24,205$28,090$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,749-3,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,205$25,341$26,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$724

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620122012
ModelLancerOptimaOptima
TrimGTEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,870$5,825$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,955$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,749-3,330

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162012
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 Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested47515%
Total Not Requested263085%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested47516%
Total Not Requested253084%

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