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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: $31,221

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,809

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,288

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelOptimaOptimaImpreza / WRX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $29,095
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $27,405
Technology Package 2,300    
Premium Package 3,300    
Cargo tray 80 80 71
Cargo net 50 50 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165
Navigation system     1,000
Universal garage door opener     85
Technology Package 2,129    
Premium Package 3,059    
Cargo tray 67 67 46
Cargo net 42 42 36
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107
Navigation system     888
Universal garage door opener     56
Options (change) 5,730 130 1,376
Options (change) 5,297 109 1,133
Destination 800 800 750
Total Price $34,030 $36,230 $31,221
Total Invoice $31,860 $33,872 $29,288

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $621
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $639
Model Year201420142012
ModelOptimaOptimaImpreza / WRX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4265hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$34,030$36,230$31,221
Adjustments for Features-3,430-4,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,600$31,450$31,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,860$33,872$29,288
Adjustments for Features-3,211-4,4690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,649$29,403$29,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$754$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year201420142012
ModelOptimaOptimaImpreza / WRX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboWRX Limited
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 
Rollover sensor  $50
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
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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
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-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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,225$8,575$3,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,430$4,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,211-4,4690

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20142012
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in104.1 in
Length190.7 in180.3 in
Width72.1 in68.5 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.0 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested2257%
Total Not Requested305093%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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