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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: $28,884

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5GT   
Difference: $4,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920092009
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,990 $26,995 $27,495
Universal garage door opener 350 85 85
Remote start 425 432 432
Cargo net 50 32 32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   192 192
Satellite radio   453 453
Universal garage door opener 291 55 55
Remote start 353 324 324
Cargo net 42 28 28
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125 125
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 825 1,194 1,194
Options (change) 686 872 872
Destination 925 695 695
Total Price $33,740 $28,884 $29,384

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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: $64
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,034
Model Year201920092009
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4224hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionT6T4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17225/40-17
Total Price$33,740$28,884$29,384
Adjustments for Features-5,670-7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,070$28,134$29,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250

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

Model Year201920092009
ModelOptimaImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900 
5-speed manual  $0
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$0 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
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
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Hood scoop $100$100
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
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  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,365$4,445$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,670$750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-271-7030

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

Model Year20192009
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 Weight3,231 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
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5GT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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