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Kia Optima vs. Subaru BRZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,869

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaBRZBRZ
TrimEXLimitedtS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,100 $28,445 $33,495
Base Invoice $17,605 $26,995 $31,690
Leather Package 1,000    
Rear spoiler 220    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
Universal garage door opener   110 110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   244 244
Leather Package 890    
Rear spoiler 169    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
Universal garage door opener   72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   157 157
Options (change) 2,100 354 354
Options (change) 1,834 229 229
Destination 590 860 860
Total Price $21,790 $29,659 $34,709
Total Invoice $20,029 $28,084 $32,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,924
Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaBRZBRZ
TrimEXLimitedtS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4205hp H4205hp H4
TransmissionT4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$21,790$29,659$34,709
Adjustments for Features0-2,250-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$27,409$32,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,875
Total Invoice$20,029$28,084$32,779
Adjustments for Features0-2,131-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$25,953$30,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,536

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaBRZBRZ
TrimEXLimitedtS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Performance meter $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$3,500$5,750$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,131-2,290

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaBRZ
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length185.8 in166.7 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height55.5 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ tS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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