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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: $25,995

Kia Optima LX 1.6T   
Difference: $3,841

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,489

Kia Optima LX 1.6T   
Difference: $3,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLX 1.6TEXSXSX LimitedWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,140 $25,440 $26,855 $36,090 $26,450
Base Invoice $22,800 $23,755 $25,023 $33,481 $24,935
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350 350 85
Floor mats 135        
Remote start 425 425 425 425 432
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         192
Navigation system         2,000
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291 291 55
Floor mats 108        
Remote start 353 353 353 353 324
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 28
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         125
Navigation system         1,846
Options (change) 960 825 825 825 2,741
Options (change) 794 686 686 686 2,378
Destination 895 895 895 895 645
Total Price $25,995 $27,160 $28,575 $37,810 $29,836
Total Invoice $24,489 $25,336 $26,604 $35,062 $27,958

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,479
Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLX 1.6TEXSXSX LimitedWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine178hp I4185hp I4245hp I4245hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS7T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6630, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$25,995$27,160$28,575$37,810$29,836
Adjustments for Features0-2,965-3,040-11,140-970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,995$24,195$25,535$26,670$28,866
Cost Above Minimum$1,800$0$1,340$2,475$0
Total Invoice$24,489$25,336$26,604$35,062$27,958
Adjustments for Features0-2,766-2,830-10,330-909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,489$22,570$23,774$24,732$27,049
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$1,204$2,162$0

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

Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLX 1.6TEXSXSX LimitedWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $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 $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$0 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 
Rear air vents $100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer    $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Hood scoop    $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100 
App support $0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD player$125$125  $125
HD radio   $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50  $50
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic information   $25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Wireless charging station   $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Fog lights    $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150 
LED headlights   $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,500$6,465$6,540$14,640$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965$3,040$11,140$970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,766-2,830-10,330-909

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

Model Year20172008
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.3,017 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
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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