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Kia Optima vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $5,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $4,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaWRX
TrimEX TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,080 $28,232
Premium Package 2,150  
Technology Package 2,000  
Navigation Package   2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165
Universal garage door opener   85
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,200
Premium Package 1,920  
Technology Package 1,785  
Navigation Package   2,218
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107
Universal garage door opener   56
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,100
Options (change) 4,150 3,950
Options (change) 3,705 3,481
Destination 750 795
Total Price $29,600 $34,740
Total Invoice $27,535 $32,508

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,242
Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaWRX
TrimEX TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4268hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$29,600$34,740
Adjustments for Features0-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,600$32,890
Total Invoice$27,535$32,508
Adjustments for Features0-1,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,535$30,777

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaWRX
TrimEX TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,875$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,731

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Subaru WRX features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in104.3 in
Length190.7 in180.9 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Subaru WRX specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%

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