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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: $29,372

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $228

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $71

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIOptimaOptima
TrimWRX PremiumEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,450 $24,700 $26,200
Base Invoice $24,935 $23,080 $24,480
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Navigation system 2,000    
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Premium Package   2,150 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Navigation system 1,846    
Technology Package   1,785 1,785
Premium Package   1,920 1,790
Options (change) 2,277 4,150 4,000
Options (change) 2,026 3,705 3,575
Destination 645 750 750
Total Price $29,372 $29,600 $30,950
Total Invoice $27,606 $27,535 $28,805

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,702
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,727
Model Year200820112011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIOptimaOptima
TrimWRX PremiumEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG22/34 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,372$29,600$30,950
Adjustments for Features0-3,930-4,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,372$25,670$26,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575
Total Invoice$27,606$27,535$28,805
Adjustments for Features0-3,656-4,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,606$23,879$24,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$547

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

Model Year200820112011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIOptimaOptima
TrimWRX PremiumEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Speaker lights $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 lumbar 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$2,195$6,125$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,930$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,656-4,379

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

Model Year20082011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.0 in
Length180.3 in190.7 in
Width68.5 in72.1 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,347 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested210091%

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