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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: $16,485

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $1,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,968

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $1,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720072007
Modeli-MiEVOptimaOptima
TrimESLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,995 $16,355 $19,395
Base Invoice $22,500 $15,435 $18,045
Bodyside moldings 140    
Appearance Package   1,000  
Floor mats   85  
Bodyside moldings 118    
Appearance Package   890  
Floor mats   65  
Options (change) 140 1,085 0
Options (change) 118 955 0
Destination 850 640 640
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $16,485 $18,080 $20,035
Total Invoice $15,968 $17,030 $18,685

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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: $3,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,557
Model Year201720072007
Modeli-MiEVOptimaOptima
TrimESLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine66hp E161hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionA1M5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)145/65-15215/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$16,485$18,080$20,035
Adjustments for Features-2,1450-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,340$18,080$17,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0
Total Invoice$15,968$17,030$18,685
Adjustments for Features-2,0780-2,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,890$17,030$16,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$583$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720072007
Modeli-MiEVOptimaOptima
TrimESLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Remote climate control$25  
Remote keyless entry$225 $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400  
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $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
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$3,445$1,300$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,145$0$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0780-2,238

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172007
Modeli-MiEVOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in107.1 in
Length144.8 in186.4 in
Width62.4 in71.1 in
Height63.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,596 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.17.0 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 Volume0.014.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Trip computer150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

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