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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: $28,390

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX   
Difference: $975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920192006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,890 $28,090 $35,390 $31,990 $24,995
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350 350 87
Premium Package 2,300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Limited Package         2,500
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291 291 56
Premium Package 2,088        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Limited Package         2,294
Options (change) 2,650 350 350 350 2,770
Options (change) 2,379 291 291 291 2,469
Destination 925 925 925 925 625
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $30,465 $29,365 $31,746 $33,265 $28,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,951
Model Year20192019201920192006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine178hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionS7T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,465$29,365$31,746$33,265$28,390
Adjustments for Features-4,620-3,105-2,805-6,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,845$26,260$28,941$27,170$28,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$3,096$1,325$0

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

Model Year20192019201920192006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXWRX
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200  $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer    $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit $0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25
Hood scoop    $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  $1200 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
HD radio $50$50  
Navigation system $600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information $25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25  
LED headlights   $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$9,015$7,500$7,200$10,490$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,620$3,105$2,805$6,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-501-129327-2230

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

Model Year20192006
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in99.4 in
Length191.1 in175.4 in
Width73.2 in68.5 in
Height57.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,017 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft311.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested210093%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested222599%
Total Not Requested251%

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