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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: $30,621

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,679

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,700

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimSXWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $29,095 $37,445
Base Invoice $28,380 $27,405 $35,379
Universal garage door opener 350 85 85
Cargo tray 80 71 71
Remote start 425 400 400
Cargo net 50 55 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165
Universal garage door opener 291 56 56
Cargo tray 67 46 46
Remote start 353 300 300
Cargo net 42 36 36
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107
Options (change) 905 776 776
Options (change) 753 545 545
Destination 895 750 750
Total Price $32,300 $30,621 $38,971
Total Invoice $30,028 $28,700 $36,674

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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: $2,791
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,828
Model Year201820122012
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimSXWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$32,300$30,621$38,971
Adjustments for Features-4,4700-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,830$30,621$37,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,700
Total Invoice$30,028$28,700$36,674
Adjustments for Features-4,1560-1,553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,872$28,700$35,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,421

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year201820122012
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimSXWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit $0$0
Hood scoop $100$100
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,515$4,045$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,470$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1560-1,553

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20182012
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
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
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%

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