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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $18,045 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Convenience Package 700      
Leather seating surfaces 600      
Rear spoiler 200 393 393 393
Sunroof 800 995 995  
Limited Package   4,600 3,500  
Bodyside moldings   251 251 251
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186 186 186
Universal garage door opener   85 85 85
Convenience Package 625      
Leather seating surfaces 535      
Rear spoiler 160 295 295 295
Sunroof 715 829 829  
Limited Package   4,223 3,288  
Bodyside moldings   163 163 163
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121 121 121
Universal garage door opener   55 55 55
Options (change) 2,300 6,510 5,410 915
Options (change) 2,035 5,686 4,751 634
Destination 640 750 750 750
Total Price $22,335 $27,255 $31,255 $33,260
Total Invoice $20,720 $25,362 $29,034 $30,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,827
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionT5M6T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$22,335$27,255$31,255$33,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-2,900-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,335$25,305$28,355$31,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050$5,905
Total Invoice$20,720$25,362$29,034$30,826
Adjustments for Features0-1,815-2,694-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,720$23,547$26,340$28,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,793$5,379

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2007201220122012
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 $1000 
6-speed manual $150 $150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Sunshade, rear$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$1,675$3,625$4,575$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$2,900$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,815-2,694-1,900

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in108.3 in
Length186.4 in186.4 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested250063%
Total Not Requested147537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested215067%
Total Not Requested105033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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