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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Crosstrek Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,675

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $3,851

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,265

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $3,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelOptimaOptimaCrosstrek
TrimLXEX2.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,755 $19,895 $21,795
Base Invoice $15,810 $18,510 $20,692
Appearance Package 1,000    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,395    
Stability control 650 650  
Rear spoiler 200 200  
Universal garage door opener     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Door sill trim plates     161
Bodyside moldings     290
CVT     1,000
Appearance Package 890    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,150    
Stability control 580 580  
Rear spoiler 160 160  
Universal garage door opener     78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Door sill trim plates     104
Bodyside moldings     188
CVT     917
Options (change) 3,245 850 1,816
Options (change) 2,780 740 1,445
Destination 675 675 915
Total Price $20,675 $21,420 $24,526
Total Invoice $19,265 $19,925 $23,052

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,086
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,152
Model Year200820082018
ModelOptimaOptimaCrosstrek
TrimLXEX2.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine162hp I4162hp I4152hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/31 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/60-16225/60-17
Total Price$20,675$21,420$24,526
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-2,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,675$19,770$21,856
Cost Above Minimum$905$0$0
Total Invoice$19,265$19,925$23,052
Adjustments for Features0-1,535-2,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,265$18,390$20,542
Cost Above Minimum$875$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year200820082018
ModelOptimaOptimaCrosstrek
TrimLXEX2.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Total Value of Features$2,350$4,000$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,535-2,510

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaCrosstrek
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in104.9 in
Length186.4 in175.8 in
Width71.1 in71.0 in
Height58.3 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.855.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested55038%
Total Not Requested90062%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
CVT0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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