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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: $31,190

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $865

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,048

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimHybrid EXSXSX LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,195 $29,940 $36,040 $28,995 $37,345
Base Invoice $29,856 $27,865 $33,435 $27,309 $35,285
Technology Package 2,380        
Cargo net 50 50 50 55 55
Universal garage door opener   350 350 85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       195 195
Navigation system       2,000 1,800
Satellite radio         427
Technology Package 2,212        
Cargo net 42 42 42 36 36
Universal garage door opener   291 291 55 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       127 127
Navigation system       1,737 1,565
Satellite radio         320
Options (change) 2,430 400 400 2,335 2,562
Options (change) 2,254 333 333 1,955 2,103
Destination 850 850 850 725 725
Total Price $35,475 $31,190 $37,290 $32,055 $40,632
Total Invoice $32,960 $29,048 $34,618 $29,989 $38,113

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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: $2,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,287
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimHybrid EXSXSX LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I4265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6630, 10100, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$35,475$31,190$37,290$32,055$40,632
Adjustments for Features-3,480-1,445-6,3950-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,995$29,745$30,895$32,055$38,982
Cost Above Minimum$2,250$0$1,150$0$6,927
Total Invoice$32,960$29,048$34,618$29,989$38,113
Adjustments for Features-3,233-1,346-5,9370-1,548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,727$27,702$28,681$29,989$36,565
Cost Above Minimum$2,025$0$979$0$6,576

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

Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimHybrid EXSXSX LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125  
Sunshades, second row $125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system$200 $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250  
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo mat $40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential    $275
Limited-slip front differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100$100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200 $1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900$900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player$125  $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250 $250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Fog lights$125  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100 $100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100  
Heated front seats$200  $200$200
Heated second row seats$200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,150$6,115$11,065$4,670$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,480$1,445$6,395$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,233-1,346-5,9370-1,548

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

Model Year20162011
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.1 in
Length191.1 in180.3 in
Width73.2 in68.5 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 10 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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