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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: $25,850

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $1,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,205

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $1,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIOptimaOptima
TrimWRX PremiumEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,450 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $24,935 $23,455 $24,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Satellite radio 453    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Satellite radio 340    
Options (change) 730 0 0
Options (change) 520 0 0
Destination 645 750 750
Total Price $27,825 $25,850 $27,250
Total Invoice $26,100 $24,205 $25,510

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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: $2,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,813
Model Year200820122012
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, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$27,825$25,850$27,250
Adjustments for Features0-980-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,825$24,870$25,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675
Total Invoice$26,100$24,205$25,510
Adjustments for Features0-918-1,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,100$23,287$23,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$627

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

Model Year200820122012
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 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
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
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
Heated front seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver 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$2,870$3,850$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-918-1,596

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

Model Year20082012
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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