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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: $2,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,968

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $2,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
Modeli-MiEVOptimaOptima
TrimESLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,995 $16,755 $19,895
Base Invoice $22,500 $15,810 $18,510
Bodyside moldings 140    
Appearance Package   1,000  
Stability control   650 650
Floor mats   85  
Bodyside moldings 118    
Appearance Package   890  
Stability control   580 580
Floor mats   65  
Options (change) 140 1,735 650
Options (change) 118 1,535 580
Destination 850 675 675
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $16,485 $19,165 $21,220
Total Invoice $15,968 $18,020 $19,765

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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: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,850
Model Year201720082008
Modeli-MiEVOptimaOptima
TrimESLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine66hp E162hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionA1M5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)145/65-15215/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$16,485$19,165$21,220
Adjustments for Features-9700-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,515$19,165$18,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0
Total Invoice$15,968$18,020$19,765
Adjustments for Features-9400-2,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,028$18,020$16,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,142$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720082008
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
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$2,370$1,400$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$0$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-9400-2,887

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172008
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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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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