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Kia Sportage vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,440

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $9,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,865

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $9,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelSportageWRXWRX
TrimEXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $20,000 $29,708 $38,587
Luxury Package 1,300    
Rear spoiler 150    
Cargo net   81 81
Universal garage door opener   111 111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233 233
Bodyside moldings   267 267
Luxury Package 1,150    
Rear spoiler 120    
Cargo net   52 52
Universal garage door opener   72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151 151
Bodyside moldings   173 173
Options (change) 1,450 692 692
Options (change) 1,270 448 448
Destination 595 860 860
Total Price $23,440 $33,147 $42,447
Total Invoice $21,865 $31,016 $39,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,765
Model Year200620182018
ModelSportageWRXWRX
TrimEXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp V6268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$23,440$33,147$42,447
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,440$30,597$37,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,325
Total Invoice$21,865$31,016$39,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,386-4,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,865$28,630$35,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,012

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year200620182018
ModelSportageWRXWRX
TrimEXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,385$5,935$7,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,386-4,253

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20062018
ModelSportageWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.5 in104.3 in
Length171.3 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height66.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested55027%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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