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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: $6,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,083

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $5,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016201620162016
Modeli-MiEVOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimESLX 1.6TEXHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,995 $24,140 $25,140 $32,195 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $22,500 $22,800 $23,453 $29,856 $27,865 $33,435
Navigation Package 2,000          
Cargo mat 95          
Cargo tray 110 80 80 80 80 80
Obstacle detection, rear 255          
Cargo net   50 50 50 50 50
Navigation Package 1,850          
Cargo mat 80          
Cargo tray 93 67 67 67 67 67
Obstacle detection, rear 210          
Cargo net   42 42 42 42 42
Options (change) 2,460 130 130 130 130 130
Options (change) 2,233 109 109 109 109 109
Destination 850 850 850 850 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $18,805 $25,120 $26,120 $33,175 $30,920 $37,020
Total Invoice $18,083 $23,759 $24,412 $30,815 $28,824 $34,394

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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: $4,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,714
Model Year201720162016201620162016
Modeli-MiEVOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimESLX 1.6TEXHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine66hp E178hp I4185hp I4159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA1S7T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 6550, 12?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)145/65-15205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$18,805$25,120$26,120$33,175$30,920$37,020
Adjustments for Features-2350-3,040-5,750-5,365-10,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,570$25,120$23,080$27,425$25,555$26,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,040$0$4,345$2,475$3,625
Total Invoice$18,083$23,759$24,412$30,815$28,824$34,394
Adjustments for Features-2260-2,841-5,341-5,001-9,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,857$23,759$21,571$25,474$23,823$24,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,188$0$3,903$2,252$3,240

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720162016201620162016
Modeli-MiEVOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimESLX 1.6TEXHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800     
7-speed automated manual $1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0     
FWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control $150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125 $125$125
Remote climate control$25     
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75 $75$75
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250    $250
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50  
Cargo mat$40 $40 $40$40
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio   $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system$600  $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250 $250
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25 $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Compass   $0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100  
Digital instruments$0     
Fog lights$125  $125  
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
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
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Floor mats$75 $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300 $300 $300$300
Heated front row armrests  $100 $100$100
Heated front seats$200  $200  
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Stain-resistant fabric $100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,210$3,975$7,015$9,725$9,340$14,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$0$3,040$5,750$5,365$10,315
Value of Feature Adjustments-2260-2,841-5,341-5,001-9,583

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172016
Modeli-MiEVOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in110.4 in
Length144.8 in191.1 in
Width62.4 in73.2 in
Height63.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,596 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume0.015.9 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%

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