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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: $36,059

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $401

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,579

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelWRXOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $28,601 $25,023 $33,481
Navigation Package with Eyesight 4,095    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165    
Cargo net 55 50 50
Universal garage door opener 85 350 350
Remote start 469 425 425
Technology Package   4,800  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,633    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107    
Cargo net 36 42 42
Universal garage door opener 56 291 291
Remote start 351 353 353
Technology Package   4,380  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Options (change) 4,869 8,710 825
Options (change) 4,183 7,908 686
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $36,059 $36,460 $37,810
Total Invoice $33,579 $33,826 $35,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,179
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,147
Model Year201620172017
ModelWRXOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,059$36,460$37,810
Adjustments for Features0-2,580-3,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,059$33,880$34,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$33,579$33,826$35,062
Adjustments for Features0-2,394-3,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,579$31,432$31,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$426

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620172017
ModelWRXOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSXSX 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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge$75  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,210$7,790$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,580$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,394-3,204

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162017
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 Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested282580%
Total Not Requested71020%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
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
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested180035%
Total Not Requested335065%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
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 Requested117545%
Total Not Requested142555%

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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