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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEX2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $22,195 $29,495 $37,845
Base Invoice $18,510 $21,072 $27,774 $35,751
Premium Package 1,300      
Stability control 650      
Rear spoiler 200      
Universal garage door opener   85 85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165 165
Bodyside moldings   230 230 230
Sunroof   1,000    
Premium Package 1,160      
Stability control 580      
Rear spoiler 160      
Universal garage door opener   56 56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107 107
Bodyside moldings   149 149 149
Sunroof   888    
Options (change) 2,150 1,480 480 480
Options (change) 1,900 1,200 312 312
Destination 675 795 795 795
Total Price $22,720 $24,470 $30,770 $39,120
Total Invoice $21,085 $23,067 $28,881 $36,858

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $243
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEX2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp 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$22,720$24,470$30,770$39,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,845-845-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,720$22,625$29,925$36,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,300$14,000
Total Invoice$21,085$23,067$28,881$36,858
Adjustments for Features0-1,739-793-2,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,085$21,328$28,088$34,507
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,760$13,179

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year2008201420142014
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75  
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50  
USB port $25$25$25
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  $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  
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals  $75$75
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,400$4,245$3,245$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,845$845$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,739-793-2,351

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20082014
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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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