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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $1,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $1,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelWRXWRXOptima
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $38,495 $26,500
Base Invoice $28,232 $36,355 $24,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Navigation Package 2,500 1,500  
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Premium Technology Package     5,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Navigation Package 2,218 1,331  
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Premium Technology Package     4,465
Options (change) 2,750 1,750 5,000
Options (change) 2,381 1,494 4,465
Destination 795 795 750
Total Price $33,540 $41,040 $32,250
Total Invoice $31,408 $38,644 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,410
Model Year201520152011
ModelWRXWRXOptima
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$33,540$41,040$32,250
Adjustments for Features-25-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,515$39,390$32,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,875$0
Total Invoice$31,408$38,644$29,975
Adjustments for Features-23-1,5540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,385$37,090$29,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,705$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152011
ModelWRXWRXOptima
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,175$6,800$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$1,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-1,5540

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152011
ModelWRXOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.0 in
Length180.9 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in72.1 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested255044%
Total Not Requested330056%

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