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Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,620

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $1,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,083

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $1,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200920092009
Modeli-MiEVOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimESLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,995 $17,495 $20,690 $21,140
Base Invoice $22,500 $16,510 $19,255 $19,665
USB port 135      
Bodyside moldings 140      
Floor mats   95    
USB port 115      
Bodyside moldings 118      
Floor mats   75    
Options (change) 275 95 0 0
Options (change) 233 75 0 0
Destination 850 675 675 675
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $16,620 $18,265 $21,365 $21,815
Total Invoice $16,083 $17,260 $19,930 $20,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,696
Model Year2014200920092009
Modeli-MiEVOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimESLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine66hp E175hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionA1M5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)145/65-15205/60-16205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$16,620$18,265$21,365$21,815
Adjustments for Features-2,0000-4,380-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,620$18,265$16,985$17,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,280$0$825
Total Invoice$16,083$17,260$19,930$20,340
Adjustments for Features-1,9350-4,086-3,734
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,148$17,260$15,844$16,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,416$0$762

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2014200920092009
Modeli-MiEVOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimESLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150
Remote climate control$25   
Remote keyless entry$225 $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0   
3.3 kW onboard charger$0   
Battery warmer (optional)$0   
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display$50 $50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50  
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,120$1,120$5,500$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$0$4,380$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9350-4,086-3,734

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142009
Modeli-MiEVOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in107.1 in
Length144.8 in189.0 in
Width62.4 in71.1 in
Height63.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,596 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume0.015.0 ft3

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