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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: $30,854

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $4,046

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,144

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $3,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelOptimaBRZBRZ
TrimSXLimitedtS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,500 $28,445 $33,495
Base Invoice $24,760 $26,995 $31,690
Limited Package 3,300    
Navigation system 1,400    
Premium Package 2,950    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   244 244
Performance Package   1,195  
Universal garage door opener   110 110
Limited Package 2,937    
Navigation system 1,250    
Premium Package 2,635    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   157 157
Performance Package   1,060  
Universal garage door opener   72 72
Options (change) 7,650 1,549 354
Options (change) 6,822 1,289 229
Destination 750 860 860
Total Price $34,900 $30,854 $34,709
Total Invoice $32,332 $29,144 $32,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $429
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $958
Model Year201220182018
ModelOptimaBRZBRZ
TrimSXLimitedtS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine274hp I4205hp H4205hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$34,900$30,854$34,709
Adjustments for Features-4,4750-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,425$30,854$34,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,680
Total Invoice$32,332$29,144$32,779
Adjustments for Features-4,1460-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,186$29,144$32,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,470

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year201220182018
ModelOptimaBRZBRZ
TrimSXLimitedtS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar 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
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,500$3,025$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,475$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1460-165

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Subaru BRZ features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20122018
ModelOptimaBRZ
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.0 in101.2 in
Length190.7 in166.7 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.2,762 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft36.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Subaru BRZ specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested47516%
Total Not Requested253084%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ tS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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