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Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,440

Mitsubishi Outlander XLS   
Difference: $160

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelOutlanderOutlanderOptima
TrimXLSGTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,795 $27,795 $26,500
Base Invoice $24,705 $26,621 $24,760
Touring Package 2,700 2,700  
Navigation system 2,150   1,400
Navigation Package   2,000  
Premium Package     2,950
Touring Package 2,403 2,403  
Navigation system 1,895   1,250
Navigation Package   1,780  
Premium Package     2,635
Options (change) 4,850 4,700 4,350
Options (change) 4,298 4,183 3,885
Destination 795 795 750
Total Price $31,440 $33,290 $31,600
Total Invoice $29,798 $31,599 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91
Model Year201120112012
ModelOutlanderOutlanderOptima
TrimXLSGTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine230hp V6230hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,440$33,290$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,440$30,765$31,490
Cost Above Minimum$675$0$0
Total Invoice$29,798$31,599$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,397-102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,798$29,202$29,293
Cost Above Minimum$596$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112012
ModelOutlanderOutlanderOptima
TrimXLSGTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active front differential $500 
Lockable center differential $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,390$7,915$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,397-102

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012
ModelOutlanderOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.0 in
Length182.7 in190.7 in
Width70.9 in72.1 in
Height66.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,396 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander XLS

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165067%
Total Not Requested80033%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested82598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
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 radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested258086%

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