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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: $31,550

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $110

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,446

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $96

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelOptimaOptimaImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimSXSX LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $29,095 $37,445
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $27,405 $35,379
Universal garage door opener 350 350 85 85
SX Base Package 3,085      
Remote start 425 425 400 400
Cargo net 50 50 55 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165 165
Navigation system     1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener 291 291 56 56
SX Base Package 2,842      
Remote start 353 353 300 300
Cargo net 42 42 36 36
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107 107
Navigation system     888 888
Options (change) 3,910 825 1,705 1,705
Options (change) 3,528 686 1,387 1,387
Destination 895 895 750 750
Total Price $31,660 $37,810 $31,550 $39,900
Total Invoice $29,446 $35,062 $29,542 $37,516

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,858
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelOptimaOptimaImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimSXSX LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$31,660$37,810$31,550$39,900
Adjustments for Features-1,895-7,5700-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$30,240$31,550$38,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$6,700
Total Invoice$29,446$35,062$29,542$37,516
Adjustments for Features-1,762-7,0200-1,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,684$28,042$29,542$35,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$358$0$6,423

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelOptimaOptimaImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimSXSX LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera$200   
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Hood scoop  $100$100
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$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$6,215$11,890$4,320$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,895$7,570$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,762-7,0200-1,551

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20172012
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in104.1 in
Length191.1 in180.3 in
Width73.2 in68.5 in
Height57.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested95037%
Total Not Requested165063%

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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI 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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