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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: $30,759

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $426

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,989

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $62

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaBRZ
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $28,445
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $26,995
SX Base Package 3,085    
Universal garage door opener 350 350 110
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     244
SX Base Package 2,842    
Universal garage door opener 291 291 72
6-speed shiftable automatic     905
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     157
Options (change) 3,435 350 1,454
Options (change) 3,133 291 1,134
Destination 895 895 860
Total Price $31,185 $37,335 $30,759
Total Invoice $29,051 $34,667 $28,989

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,289
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,536
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaBRZ
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine245hp I4245hp I4200hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,185$37,335$30,759
Adjustments for Features-1,715-7,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,470$29,945$30,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$29,051$34,667$28,989
Adjustments for Features-1,598-6,8620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,453$27,805$28,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$352$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaBRZ
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
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 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Total Value of Features$5,265$10,940$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$7,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,598-6,8620

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20172018
ModelOptimaBRZ
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in101.2 in
Length191.1 in166.7 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.2,812 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested132551%

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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