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Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,751

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $994

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,462

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelSportageImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEX2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,395 $19,995 $27,495 $27,995
Base Invoice $20,000 $19,049 $25,978 $26,389
Rear spoiler 150      
Remote start 250 432 432 432
Cargo tray 75 75 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 200      
Bodyside moldings   198 198 198
Cargo net   37 37 37
Rear bumper protector   69 69 69
Roof rack   250 250 250
Rear spoiler 120      
Remote start 215 324 324 324
Cargo tray 57 46 46 46
Roof rack crossbars 170      
Bodyside moldings   129 129 129
Cargo net   24 24 24
Rear bumper protector   45 45 45
Roof rack   150 150 150
Options (change) 675 1,061 1,061 1,061
Options (change) 562 718 718 718
Destination 675 695 695 695
Total Price $22,745 $21,751 $29,251 $29,751
Total Invoice $21,237 $20,462 $27,391 $27,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $829
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $621
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelSportageImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEX2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp V6170hp H4224hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionT4M5T4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6100, 10100, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16205/55-16205/50-17225/40-17
Total Price$22,745$21,751$29,251$29,751
Adjustments for Features-1650-1,500-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,580$21,751$27,751$29,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,000$7,250
Total Invoice$21,237$20,462$27,391$27,802
Adjustments for Features-1540-1,405-701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,083$20,462$25,986$27,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,524$6,639

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelSportageImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEX2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 $900 
5-speed manual $0 $0
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Wiper de-icer$25 $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Hood scoop  $100$100
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals  $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,840$2,675$4,175$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$165$0$1,500$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1540-1,405-701

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year20082009
ModelSportageImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in103.1 in
Length171.3 in173.8 in
Width70.9 in68.5 in
Height66.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft344.4 ft3

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