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Subaru WRX vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,875

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,386

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,402

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelWRXOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $30,500
Base Invoice $29,708 $28,380
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233  
Cargo net 81 50
Cargo tray 81 80
Universal garage door opener 111 350
Technology Package   3,000
Navigation Package with Eyesight 2,928  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151  
Cargo net 52 42
Cargo tray 52 67
Universal garage door opener 72 291
Technology Package   2,727
Options (change) 3,806 3,480
Options (change) 3,255 3,127
Destination 860 895
Total Price $36,261 $34,875
Total Invoice $33,823 $32,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,791
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,726
Model Year20182018
ModelWRXOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,261$34,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,261$33,470
Total Invoice$33,823$32,402
Adjustments for Features0-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,823$31,097

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelWRXOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Backup collision intervention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Boost gauge$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,135$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,305

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelWRXOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length180.9 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,277 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested295079%
Total Not Requested80021%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested242579%
Total Not Requested65021%

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