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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: $21,045

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $1,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,873

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $1,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIOptima
Trim2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,495 $26,995 $27,495 $19,895
Base Invoice $18,584 $25,510 $25,925 $18,510
Bodyside moldings 198 198 198  
Rear spoiler 380     200
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192 192 192  
Stability control       650
Premium Package       1,300
Bodyside moldings 129 129 129  
Rear spoiler 285     160
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 125 125  
Stability control       580
Premium Package       1,160
Options (change) 855 475 475 2,150
Options (change) 594 309 309 1,900
Destination 695 695 695 675
Total Price $21,045 $28,165 $28,665 $22,720
Total Invoice $19,873 $26,514 $26,929 $21,085

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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: $1
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIOptima
Trim2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4265hp H4162hp I4
TransmissionM5T4M5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/40-17205/60-16
Total Price$21,045$28,165$28,665$22,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-750-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,045$26,665$27,915$21,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,620$6,870$0
Total Invoice$19,873$26,514$26,929$21,085
Adjustments for Features0-1,412-705-1,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,873$25,102$26,224$19,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,229$6,351$0

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

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIOptima
Trim2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0 $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,070$3,570$2,820$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$750$1,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,412-705-1,211

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

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,076 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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