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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: $18,345

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $5,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,700

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $5,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012201220122012
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
Navigation Package 2,000          
Technology Package   2,700        
Convenience Package   600        
Navigation system     1,400 1,400 1,400  
Premium Package     2,950 2,950 2,950  
Navigation Package 1,850          
Technology Package   2,410        
Convenience Package   535        
Navigation system     1,250 1,250 1,250  
Premium Package     2,635 2,635 2,635  
Options (change) 2,000 3,300 4,350 4,350 4,350 0
Options (change) 1,850 2,945 3,885 3,885 3,885 0
Destination 850 750 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $18,345 $23,550 $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $26,450
Total Invoice $17,700 $22,790 $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $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: $4,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,414
Model Year201620122012201220122012
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)100, 6550, 12550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)145/65-15205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$18,345$23,550$28,300$30,200$31,600$26,450
Adjustments for Features-4200-6,025-6,025-6,650-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,925$23,550$22,275$24,175$24,950$25,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,275$0$1,900$2,675$3,000
Total Invoice$17,700$22,790$26,310$28,090$29,395$24,770
Adjustments for Features-4050-5,601-5,604-6,186-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,295$22,790$20,709$22,486$23,209$23,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,081$0$1,777$2,500$2,961

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620122012201220122012
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
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
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$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
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
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$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$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 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25 
HD radio  $50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150 
Compass $0$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
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50 
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300 
Floor mats$75 $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Metal pedals    $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$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$4,120$3,700$9,725$9,725$10,350$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$420$0$6,025$6,025$6,650$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-4050-5,601-5,604-6,186-1,100

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162012
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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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested92554%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested270587%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested270587%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested260587%

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