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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: $29,404

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $4,546

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,634

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $4,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008
ModelOptimaOptimaImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $26,450
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $24,935
Technology Package 2,300    
Premium Package 3,300    
Cargo net 50 50 32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     192
Universal garage door opener     85
Navigation system     2,000
Technology Package 2,129    
Premium Package 3,059    
Cargo net 42 42 28
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125
Universal garage door opener     55
Navigation system     1,846
Options (change) 5,650 50 2,309
Options (change) 5,230 42 2,054
Destination 800 800 645
Total Price $33,950 $36,150 $29,404
Total Invoice $31,793 $33,805 $27,634

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,484
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,488
Model Year201420142008
ModelOptimaOptimaImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$33,950$36,150$29,404
Adjustments for Features-6,030-7,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,920$28,770$29,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,793$33,805$27,634
Adjustments for Features-5,647-6,9010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,146$26,904$27,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$758$0

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

Model Year201420142008
ModelOptimaOptimaImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,875$10,225$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,030$7,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,647-6,9010

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

Model Year20142008
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in103.1 in
Length190.7 in180.3 in
Width72.1 in68.5 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested307594%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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