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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: $18,805

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $7,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,083

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $6,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720142014201420142014
Modeli-MiEVOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimESEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,995 $23,950 $31,995 $25,500 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $22,500 $22,429 $29,670 $23,877 $25,763 $32,963
Navigation Package 2,000          
Cargo mat 95          
Cargo tray 110 80 80 80 80 80
Obstacle detection, rear 255          
Technology Package   2,300 700   2,300  
Premium Package   3,300     3,300  
Cargo net   50 50 50 50 50
Panoramic sunroof     1,500      
Navigation Package 1,850          
Cargo mat 80          
Cargo tray 93 67 67 67 67 67
Obstacle detection, rear 210          
Technology Package   2,129 650   2,129  
Premium Package   3,059     3,059  
Cargo net   42 42 42 42 42
Panoramic sunroof     1,395      
Options (change) 2,460 5,730 2,330 130 5,730 130
Options (change) 2,233 5,297 2,154 109 5,297 109
Destination 850 800 800 800 800 800
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $18,805 $30,480 $35,125 $26,430 $34,030 $36,230
Total Invoice $18,083 $28,526 $32,624 $24,786 $31,860 $33,872

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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: $5,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,438
Model Year201720142014201420142014
Modeli-MiEVOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimESEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine66hp E192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA1T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 8550, 12?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)145/65-15215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$18,805$30,480$35,125$26,430$34,030$36,230
Adjustments for Features0-6,340-7,290-2,415-7,315-8,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,805$24,140$27,835$24,015$26,715$27,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$3,820$0$2,700$3,550
Total Invoice$18,083$28,526$32,624$24,786$31,860$33,872
Adjustments for Features0-5,934-6,771-2,265-6,849-8,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,083$22,592$25,853$22,521$25,011$25,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$71$3,332$0$2,490$3,250

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720142014201420142014
Modeli-MiEVOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimESEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0     
FWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100  $100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote climate control$25     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
911 assist $25$25 $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200 $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0 $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40     
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
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
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$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 $0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 $25$25
HD radio $50$50 $50$50
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 $25$25
Surround sound $250$250 $250$250
Traffic information $25$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0 $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Compass $0$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$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 $50$50
Speaker lights $100$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 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$300
Floor mats$75     
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 $200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,060$10,400$11,350$6,475$11,375$12,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,340$7,290$2,415$7,315$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,934-6,771-2,265-6,849-8,101

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172014
Modeli-MiEVOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in110.0 in
Length144.8 in190.7 in
Width62.4 in72.1 in
Height63.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,596 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.3 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 EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested40012%
Total Not Requested297588%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested40012%
Total Not Requested287588%

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