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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: $28,605

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $1,386

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,812

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $1,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelOptimaOptimaBRZ
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $27,645
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $26,251
Cargo tray 80 80 72
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     244
Universal garage door opener     110
Cargo tray 67 67 46
6-speed shiftable automatic     876
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     157
Universal garage door opener     72
Options (change) 80 80 1,526
Options (change) 67 67 1,151
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $28,605 $36,405 $29,991
Total Invoice $26,812 $34,032 $28,222

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,161
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,198
Model Year201520152017
ModelOptimaOptimaBRZ
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine274hp I4274hp I4200hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,605$36,405$29,991
Adjustments for Features0-5,550-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,605$30,855$29,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,250$0
Total Invoice$26,812$34,032$28,222
Adjustments for Features0-5,188-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,812$28,844$28,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,032$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year201520152017
ModelOptimaOptimaBRZ
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Total Value of Features$4,025$9,575$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,550$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,188-212

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20152017
ModelOptimaBRZ
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.0 in101.2 in
Length190.7 in166.7 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.2,812 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Downshift rev matching50No
2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@7000
151 lb-ft@6400
1000Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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