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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: $23,625

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $5,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,835

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $4,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelLancerOptima
TrimGTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,495 $25,600
Base Invoice $21,745 $23,902
Obstacle detection, rear 295  
Premium Package   2,300
Obstacle detection, rear 255  
Premium Package   2,088
Options (change) 295 2,300
Options (change) 255 2,088
Destination 835 895
Total Price $23,625 $28,795
Total Invoice $22,835 $26,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $623
Model Year20162018
ModelLancerOptima
TrimGTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4185hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$23,625$28,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,625$25,125
Total Invoice$22,835$26,885
Adjustments for Features0-3,427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,835$23,458

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162018
ModelLancerOptima
TrimGTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,245$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,427

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162018
ModelLancerOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.4 in
Length182.1 in191.1 in
Width69.4 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.3,219 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested210093%

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