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

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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEX2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $21,595 $29,095 $37,445
Base Invoice $18,045 $20,517 $27,405 $35,379
Rear spoiler 200      
Sunroof 800 1,000    
Leather seating surfaces 600      
Convenience Package 700      
Universal garage door opener   85 85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165 165
Bodyside moldings   220 220 220
Rear spoiler 160      
Sunroof 715 888    
Leather seating surfaces 535      
Convenience Package 625      
Universal garage door opener   56 56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107 107
Bodyside moldings   143 143 143
Options (change) 2,300 1,470 470 470
Options (change) 2,035 1,194 306 306
Destination 640 750 750 750
Total Price $22,335 $23,815 $30,315 $38,665
Total Invoice $20,720 $22,461 $28,461 $36,435

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $188
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEX2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4148hp H4265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/50-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$22,335$23,815$30,315$38,665
Adjustments for Features0-2,045-1,170-2,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,335$21,770$29,145$35,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,375$14,175
Total Invoice$20,720$22,461$28,461$36,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,929-1,098-2,563
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,720$20,532$27,363$33,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,831$13,340

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year2007201220122012
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEX2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Sunshade, rear$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$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$25
Hood scoop  $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,775$4,820$3,945$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,045$1,170$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,929-1,098-2,563

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in104.1 in
Length186.4 in180.3 in
Width71.1 in68.5 in
Height58.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft312.0 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 2.0i Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited

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

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