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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: $31,235

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,093

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015
ModelOptimaOptimaWRX
TrimSXSX LimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $38,495
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $36,355
SX Base Package 3,085    
Universal garage door opener 350 350 85
Cargo net 50 50 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165
Navigation Package     1,500
SX Base Package 2,842    
Universal garage door opener 291 291 56
Cargo net 42 42 36
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107
Navigation Package     1,331
Options (change) 3,485 400 1,805
Options (change) 3,175 333 1,530
Destination 895 895 795
Total Price $31,235 $37,385 $41,095
Total Invoice $29,093 $34,709 $38,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,836
Model Year201720172015
ModelOptimaOptimaWRX
TrimSXSX LimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4305hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$31,235$37,385$41,095
Adjustments for Features0-5,675-1,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,235$31,710$39,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$29,093$34,709$38,680
Adjustments for Features0-5,269-1,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,093$29,440$36,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$347$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201720172015
ModelOptimaOptimaWRX
TrimSXSX LimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Hood scoop  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound $250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,715$10,390$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,675$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,269-1,751

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20172015
ModelOptimaWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in104.3 in
Length191.1 in180.9 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested132551%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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