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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: $8,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $29,095 $31,945
Base Invoice $17,605 $27,317 $29,897
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220 365 365
Bodyside moldings   290 290
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169 237 237
Bodyside moldings   188 188
Options (change) 2,100 655 655
Options (change) 1,834 425 425
Destination 590 860 860
Total Price $21,790 $30,610 $33,460
Total Invoice $20,029 $28,602 $31,182

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,630
Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$21,790$30,610$33,460
Adjustments for Features0-6,360-7,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$24,250$26,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,950
Total Invoice$20,029$28,602$31,182
Adjustments for Features0-5,943-6,766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$22,659$24,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,757

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200620182018
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$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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
Navigation app $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,150$7,510$8,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,360$7,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,943-6,766

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.3 in
Length185.8 in189.1 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height55.5 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,515 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.0 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%

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