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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: $19,995

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $1,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,873

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIOptima
Trim2.5i PremiumWRX PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,495 $26,450 $19,100
Base Invoice $17,634 $24,935 $17,605
Bodyside moldings 198 198  
Rear spoiler 380   220
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192 192  
Floor mats     85
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
CD changer, remote     375
Bodyside moldings 129 129  
Rear spoiler 285   169
Universal garage door opener 55 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 125  
Floor mats     65
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 855 475 1,475
Options (change) 594 309 1,232
Destination 645 645 590
Total Price $19,995 $27,570 $21,165
Total Invoice $18,873 $25,889 $19,427

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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: $1,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $927
Model Year200820082006
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIOptima
Trim2.5i PremiumWRX PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/60-15
Total Price$19,995$27,570$21,165
Adjustments for Features-395-1,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,600$26,500$21,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,900$0
Total Invoice$18,873$25,889$19,427
Adjustments for Features-373-1,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,500$24,884$19,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,384$0

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

Model Year200820082006
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIOptima
Trim2.5i PremiumWRX PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
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$3,670$4,345$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$395$1,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-373-1,0050

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

Model Year20082006
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length180.3 in185.8 in
Width68.5 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft313.6 ft3

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