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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $569

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $20,495 $28,295 $31,295 $33,995
Base Invoice $18,510 $19,365 $26,438 $29,167 $31,534
Stability control 650 300 300    
Premium Package 1,300        
Convenience Package 700        
Appearance Package 700        
Rear spoiler 200 389 389 389 389
Limited Package   2,600      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183 183 183
Universal garage door opener   77 77 77 77
Stability control 580 275 275    
Premium Package 1,160        
Convenience Package 625        
Appearance Package 625        
Rear spoiler 160 292 292 292 292
Limited Package   2,338      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119 119 119
Universal garage door opener   50 50 50 50
Options (change) 3,550 3,549 949 649 649
Options (change) 3,150 3,074 736 461 461
Destination 675 645 645 645 645
Total Price $24,120 $24,689 $29,889 $32,589 $35,289
Total Invoice $22,335 $23,084 $27,819 $30,273 $32,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $319
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $515
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4
TransmissionT5M5M5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/50-17215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$24,120$24,689$29,889$32,589$35,289
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,350-2,950-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$24,439$28,539$29,639$32,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100$5,200$8,475
Total Invoice$22,335$23,084$27,819$30,273$32,640
Adjustments for Features0-234-1,257-2,740-2,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$22,850$26,562$27,533$30,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,712$4,683$7,593

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  $1000 
5-speed manual $0$0  
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Sunshade, rear$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Hood scoop  $100 $100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125
Navigation system   $600$600
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125    
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,000$2,250$3,350$4,950$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,350$2,950$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-1,257-2,740-2,197

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in105.1 in
Length186.4 in186.2 in
Width71.1 in68.1 in
Height58.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft311.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Wiper de-icer25No
Sunroof900Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested305088%
Total Not Requested40012%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B

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

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