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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: $26,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,230

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSXWRX STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $32,995
Base Invoice $24,480 $31,044
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
Fog lights   395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
Fog lights   257
Options (change) 0 665
Options (change) 0 432
Destination 750 625
Total Price $26,950 $34,285
Total Invoice $25,230 $32,101

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,467
Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSXWRX STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4300hp H4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$26,950$34,285
Adjustments for Features-1,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,245$34,285
Total Invoice$25,230$32,101
Adjustments for Features-1,5960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,634$32,101

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

Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSXWRX STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Second rear spoiler $150
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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$5,950$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5960

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

Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in99.4 in
Length190.7 in175.4 in
Width72.1 in68.5 in
Height57.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,351 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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