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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $19,995 $24,995 $31,395
Base Invoice $17,605 $18,926 $23,440 $29,259
Leather Package 1,000      
Floor mats 85      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
CD changer, remote 375      
Limited Package   4,300 3,300  
Sunroof   995 995  
Leather Package 890      
Floor mats 65      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
CD changer, remote 288      
Limited Package   3,947 3,106  
Sunroof   829 829  
Options (change) 2,255 5,295 4,295 0
Options (change) 1,953 4,776 3,935 0
Destination 590 725 725 725
Total Price $21,945 $26,015 $30,015 $32,120
Total Invoice $20,148 $24,427 $28,100 $29,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,744
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionT4M6T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$21,945$26,015$30,015$32,120
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-3,650-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,945$23,315$26,365$29,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050$6,005
Total Invoice$20,148$24,427$28,100$29,984
Adjustments for Features0-2,535-3,417-2,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,148$21,892$24,683$27,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,791$5,478

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Fog lights$125   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,925$4,625$5,575$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700$3,650$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,535-3,417-2,614

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.3 in
Length185.8 in186.4 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height55.5 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested237558%
Total Not Requested170042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested202561%
Total Not Requested127539%

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