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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,871

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimEXWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $28,995 $37,345
Base Invoice $18,045 $27,309 $35,285
Rear spoiler 200    
Sunroof 800    
Leather seating surfaces 600    
Convenience Package 700    
Universal garage door opener   85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   195 195
Bodyside moldings   206 206
Rear spoiler 160    
Sunroof 715    
Leather seating surfaces 535    
Convenience Package 625    
Universal garage door opener   55 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   127 127
Bodyside moldings   134 134
Options (change) 2,300 486 486
Options (change) 2,035 316 316
Destination 640 725 725
Total Price $22,335 $30,206 $38,556
Total Invoice $20,720 $28,350 $36,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,751
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,579
Model Year200720112011
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimEXWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$22,335$30,206$38,556
Adjustments for Features0-1,120-2,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,335$29,086$35,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,800
Total Invoice$20,720$28,350$36,326
Adjustments for Features0-1,051-2,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,720$27,299$33,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,511

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year200720112011
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimEXWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,775$3,895$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,120$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,051-2,516

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20072011
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.1 in
Length186.4 in180.3 in
Width71.1 in68.5 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI Limited

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

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