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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: $32,055

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,989

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $37,345 $32,150 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $27,309 $35,285 $29,815 $25,920 $33,140
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195 195      
Cargo net 55 55 50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 85 85      
Navigation system 2,000 1,800      
Satellite radio   427      
Technology Package     2,350 2,400  
Premium Package       3,300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 127 127      
Cargo net 36 36 42 42 42
Universal garage door opener 55 55      
Navigation system 1,737 1,565      
Satellite radio   320      
Technology Package     2,185 2,230  
Premium Package       3,060  
Options (change) 2,335 2,562 2,400 5,750 50
Options (change) 1,955 2,103 2,227 5,332 42
Destination 725 725 825 825 825
Total Price $32,055 $40,632 $35,375 $34,275 $36,375
Total Invoice $29,989 $38,113 $32,867 $32,077 $34,007

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,216
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4305hp H4159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10550, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,055$40,632$35,375$34,275$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-3,505-3,530-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,055$38,982$31,870$30,745$31,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,927$1,125$0$750
Total Invoice$29,989$38,113$32,867$32,077$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-1,548-3,257-3,304-4,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,989$36,565$29,610$28,773$29,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,576$837$0$672

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

Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275   
Limited-slip front differential $500   
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Hood scoop$100$100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200 $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100   
Floor mats$75$75   
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75 $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,245$5,895$7,750$7,775$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$3,505$3,530$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,548-3,257-3,304-4,562

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

Model Year20112015
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.0 in
Length180.3 in190.7 in
Width68.5 in72.1 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
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
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested307594%

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