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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: $30,200

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,145

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelOptimaWRX
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $31,595
Base Invoice $24,760 $29,708
Premium Package 2,950  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,200
Universal garage door opener   111
Door sill trim plates   161
Premium Package 2,635  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,101
Universal garage door opener   72
Door sill trim plates   104
Options (change) 2,950 1,705
Options (change) 2,635 1,428
Destination 750 860
Total Price $30,200 $34,160
Total Invoice $28,145 $31,996

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,652
Model Year20122018
ModelOptimaWRX
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4268hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$30,200$34,160
Adjustments for Features0-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,200$32,880
Total Invoice$28,145$31,996
Adjustments for Features0-1,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,145$30,797

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122018
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 
PIN Code Access $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
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
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive, small$5 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$5,355$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,199

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122018
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.3,450 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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested258086%

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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