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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: $28,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,020

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelOptimaWRX
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $30,995
Base Invoice $24,480 $29,154
Premium Package 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,200
Universal garage door opener   85
Premium Package 1,790  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,100
Universal garage door opener   56
Options (change) 2,000 1,450
Options (change) 1,790 1,263
Destination 750 820
Total Price $28,950 $33,265
Total Invoice $27,020 $31,237

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,395
Model Year20112017
ModelOptimaWRX
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4268hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$28,950$33,265
Adjustments for Features0-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,950$32,390
Total Invoice$27,020$31,237
Adjustments for Features0-822
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,020$30,415

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20112017
ModelOptimaWRX
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,600$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-822

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20112017
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 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested210091%

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 controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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