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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,365

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $630

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,180

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIOptimaOptima
Trim2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,495 $24,350 $26,450 $16,755 $19,895
Base Invoice $17,634 $22,997 $24,935 $15,810 $18,510
Bodyside moldings 198 198 198    
Rear spoiler 380 380   200 200
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192 192 192    
Aux input   97      
Appearance Package       1,000  
Stability control       650 650
Floor mats       85  
Bodyside moldings 129 129 129    
Rear spoiler 285 285   160 160
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 125 125    
Aux input   63      
Appearance Package       890  
Stability control       580 580
Floor mats       65  
Options (change) 855 952 475 1,935 850
Options (change) 594 657 309 1,695 740
Destination 645 645 645 675 675
Total Price $19,995 $25,947 $27,570 $19,365 $21,420
Total Invoice $18,873 $24,299 $25,889 $18,180 $19,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $98
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIOptimaOptima
Trim2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4224hp H4162hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 1080, 4100, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17215/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$19,995$25,947$27,570$19,365$21,420
Adjustments for Features-2,045-2,070-2,7950-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,950$23,877$24,775$19,365$18,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,927$6,825$1,045$0
Total Invoice$18,873$24,299$25,889$18,180$19,925
Adjustments for Features-1,930-1,939-2,6250-2,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,943$22,360$23,264$18,180$17,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,417$6,321$1,139$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIOptimaOptima
Trim2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 $200
Wiper de-icer  $25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Hood scoop $100$100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125 $125
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325  
CD player $125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated front seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Metal pedals $75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Total Value of Features$3,045$3,070$3,795$1,000$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,045$2,070$2,795$0$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,930-1,939-2,6250-2,884

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in107.1 in
Length180.3 in186.4 in
Width68.5 in71.1 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested82557%
Total Not Requested62543%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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