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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: $22,070

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,505

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820072007
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimEXWRXWRX STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $24,995 $33,495
Base Invoice $18,510 $23,593 $31,618
Premium Package 1,300    
Rear spoiler 200    
Limited Package   2,500 0
Universal garage door opener   87 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Premium Package 1,160    
Rear spoiler 160    
Limited Package   2,294 0
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Options (change) 1,500 2,770 87
Options (change) 1,320 2,469 56
Destination 675 625 625
Total Price $22,070 $28,390 $34,207
Total Invoice $20,505 $26,687 $32,299

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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: $6,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,952
Model Year200820072007
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimEXWRXWRX STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4224hp H4293hp H4
TransmissionT5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7120, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$22,070$28,390$34,207
Adjustments for Features0-245-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,070$28,145$32,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,442
Total Invoice$20,505$26,687$32,299
Adjustments for Features0-230-1,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,505$26,457$30,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,312

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

Model Year200820072007
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimEXWRXWRX STI
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop $100$100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar 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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,075$3,320$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$245$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-1,530

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

Model Year20082007
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in99.4 in
Length186.4 in175.4 in
Width71.1 in68.5 in
Height58.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,017 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft311.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested202590%
Total Not Requested22510%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested212588%
Total Not Requested30012%

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