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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: $16,480

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $3,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,965

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $3,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012201220122012
Modeli-MiEVOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimESLXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,995 $19,500 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $22,500 $19,095 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
USB port 135          
USB port 115          
Options (change) 135 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 115 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 850 750 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $16,480 $20,250 $23,950 $25,850 $27,250 $26,450
Total Invoice $15,965 $19,845 $22,425 $24,205 $25,510 $24,770

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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: $4,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,527
Model Year201420122012201220122012
Modeli-MiEVOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimESLXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine66hp E200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA1M6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)145/65-15205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$16,480$20,250$23,950$25,850$27,250$26,450
Adjustments for Features-1,3700-4,550-4,550-5,275-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,110$20,250$19,400$21,300$21,975$23,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$1,900$2,575$3,900
Total Invoice$15,965$19,845$22,425$24,205$25,510$24,770
Adjustments for Features-1,3270-4,260-4,260-4,938-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,638$19,845$18,165$19,945$20,572$21,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,680$0$1,780$2,407$3,655

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420122012201220122012
Modeli-MiEVOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimESLXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800     
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0     
FWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote climate control$25     
Remote keyless entry$225 $225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Temporary spare tire   $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0     
3.3 kW onboard charger$0     
Automatic start / stop     $150
Battery warmer (optional)$0     
DC quick-charging capability$750     
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150 
Compass  $0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Digital instruments$0     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Speaker lights  $100$100$100$100
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats$75 $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200     
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Metal pedals    $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$3,195$1,825$6,375$6,375$7,100$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,370$0$4,550$4,550$5,275$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3270-4,260-4,260-4,938-2,950

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142012
Modeli-MiEVOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in110.0 in
Length144.8 in190.7 in
Width62.4 in72.1 in
Height63.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,596 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume0.015.4 ft3

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