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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: $26,845

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $7,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,684

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $6,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201420142014
ModelLancerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSELHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,095 $31,995 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $21,359 $29,670 $25,763 $32,963
Navigation system 1,800      
Sight and Sound Package 1,500      
Rear spoiler 290      
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Technology Package   700 2,300  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500    
Premium Package     3,300  
Navigation system 1,625      
Sight and Sound Package 1,335      
Rear spoiler 245      
Obstacle detection, rear 255      
Technology Package   650 2,129  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395    
Premium Package     3,059  
Options (change) 3,885 2,200 5,600 0
Options (change) 3,460 2,045 5,188 0
Destination 865 800 800 800
Total Price $26,845 $34,995 $33,900 $36,100
Total Invoice $25,684 $32,515 $31,751 $33,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,885
Model Year2017201420142014
ModelLancerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSELHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9550, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$26,845$34,995$33,900$36,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,305-2,330-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,845$32,690$31,570$32,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,120$0$850
Total Invoice$25,684$32,515$31,751$33,763
Adjustments for Features0-2,142-2,182-3,442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,684$30,373$29,569$30,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$804$0$752

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2017201420142014
ModelLancerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSELHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $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 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
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$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
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
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,495$6,800$6,825$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,305$2,330$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,142-2,182-3,442

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172014
ModelLancerOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.0 in
Length182.1 in190.7 in
Width69.4 in72.1 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 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 sound250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested30024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested72522%
Total Not Requested255078%

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