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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: $4,659

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $25,895 $28,895
Base Invoice $18,510 $24,343 $27,097
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Rear spoiler 200 393 393
Bodyside moldings   251 251
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Rear spoiler 160 295 295
Bodyside moldings   163 163
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Options (change) 3,550 2,089 2,089
Options (change) 3,150 1,661 1,661
Destination 675 795 795
Total Price $24,120 $28,779 $31,779
Total Invoice $22,335 $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: $2,259
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,229
Model Year200820142014
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4173hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT5CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$24,120$28,779$31,779
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$26,379$29,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,100
Total Invoice$22,335$26,799$29,553
Adjustments for Features0-2,235-2,139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$24,564$27,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200820142014
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 $1000
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
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$1,750$4,150$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,235-2,139

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in108.3 in
Length186.4 in187.2 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,316 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
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 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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