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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: $7,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,083

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $6,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018201820182018
Modeli-MiEVOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimESEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,995 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $22,500 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Navigation Package 2,000        
Cargo mat 95   95 95  
Obstacle detection, rear 255        
Cargo tray 110 80 80 80 80
Cargo net   50 50 50 50
Navigation Package 1,850        
Cargo mat 80   78 78  
Obstacle detection, rear 210        
Cargo tray 93 67 67 67 67
Cargo net   42 42 42 42
Options (change) 2,460 130 225 225 130
Options (change) 2,233 109 187 187 109
Destination 850 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $18,805 $26,625 $32,110 $31,411 $31,525
Total Invoice $18,083 $24,906 $29,834 $28,906 $29,384

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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: $4,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,731
Model Year20172018201820182018
Modeli-MiEVOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimESEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine66hp E185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionA1T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)145/65-15215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$18,805$26,625$32,110$31,411$31,525
Adjustments for Features0-3,305-3,880-3,730-7,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,805$23,320$28,230$27,681$24,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,910$4,361$850
Total Invoice$18,083$24,906$29,834$28,906$29,384
Adjustments for Features0-3,092-3,605-3,433-6,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,083$21,814$26,229$25,473$22,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,415$3,659$715

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172018201820182018
Modeli-MiEVOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimESEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125
Remote climate control$25    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
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 
10 kWh battery pack   $0 
16 kWh battery pack$0    
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Battery warmer (optional)$0    
DC quick-charging capability$750    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD player$125    
HD radio  $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation system$600 $600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic information  $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100 
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights$125   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,695$7,000$7,575$7,425$11,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,305$3,880$3,730$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,092-3,605-3,433-6,855

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172018
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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