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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,989

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $25,895 $28,895
Base Invoice $17,605 $24,343 $27,097
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220 393 393
Bodyside moldings   251 251
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169 295 295
Bodyside moldings   163 163
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Options (change) 2,100 2,089 2,089
Options (change) 1,834 1,661 1,661
Destination 590 795 795
Total Price $21,790 $28,779 $31,779
Total Invoice $20,029 $26,799 $29,553

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,414
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,510
Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4173hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$21,790$28,779$31,779
Adjustments for Features0-4,575-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$24,204$27,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,100
Total Invoice$20,029$26,799$29,553
Adjustments for Features0-4,260-4,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$22,539$25,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,852

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,150$5,725$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,575$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,260-4,162

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.3 in
Length185.8 in187.2 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height55.5 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,316 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy specs.

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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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