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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: $26,550

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $5,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,429

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $4,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelLancerOptima
TrimSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,095 $26,800
Base Invoice $21,359 $25,040
Navigation system 1,800 1,400
Sight and Sound Package 1,500  
Rear spoiler 290  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system 1,625 1,250
Sight and Sound Package 1,335  
Rear spoiler 245  
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 3,590 4,350
Options (change) 3,205 3,885
Destination 865 800
Total Price $26,550 $31,950
Total Invoice $25,429 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,221
Model Year20172013
ModelLancerOptima
TrimSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$26,550$31,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,550$30,795
Total Invoice$25,429$29,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,429$28,650

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172013
ModelLancerOptima
TrimSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,995$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,075

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172013
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.3,224 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
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

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
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested47516%
Total Not Requested255584%

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