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Subaru WRX vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru WRX vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,235

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,093

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelWRXOptimaOptima
TrimSTI LimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,495 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $36,355 $25,023 $33,481
Navigation Package 1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165    
Cargo net 55 50 50
Universal garage door opener 85 350 350
SX Base Package   3,085  
Navigation Package 1,331    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107    
Cargo net 36 42 42
Universal garage door opener 56 291 291
SX Base Package   2,842  
Options (change) 1,805 3,485 400
Options (change) 1,530 3,175 333
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $41,095 $31,235 $37,385
Total Invoice $38,680 $29,093 $34,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,836
Model Year201520172017
ModelWRXOptimaOptima
TrimSTI LimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp H4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,095$31,235$37,385
Adjustments for Features-1,8600-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,235$31,235$31,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$38,680$29,093$34,709
Adjustments for Features-1,7510-5,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,929$29,093$29,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$347

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520172017
ModelWRXOptimaOptima
TrimSTI LimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275  
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Hood scoop$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Boost gauge$75  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,575$4,715$10,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$0$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7510-5,269

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152017
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 Weight3,268 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 STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested132551%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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