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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIOptimaOptima
TrimWRX PremiumEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,450 $20,690 $21,140
Base Invoice $24,935 $19,255 $19,665
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192    
Bodyside moldings 198    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Navigation system 2,000 1,200 1,200
Premium Package   1,300 1,300
Convenience Package   970 800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Bodyside moldings 129    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Navigation system 1,846 1,075 1,075
Premium Package   1,160 1,160
Convenience Package   865 715
Options (change) 2,475 3,470 3,300
Options (change) 2,155 3,100 2,950
Destination 645 675 675
Total Price $29,570 $24,835 $25,115
Total Invoice $27,735 $23,030 $23,290

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,495
Model Year200820092009
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIOptimaOptima
TrimWRX PremiumEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$29,570$24,835$25,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,930-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,570$22,905$23,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$27,735$23,030$23,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-1,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,735$21,240$21,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$538

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

Model Year200820092009
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIOptimaOptima
TrimWRX PremiumEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$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  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,220$4,150$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,930$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,790-1,512

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

Model Year20082009
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in107.1 in
Length180.3 in189.0 in
Width68.5 in71.1 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested40055%
Total Not Requested32545%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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