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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $26,845 $29,945
Base Invoice $18,510 $25,214 $28,061
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295 2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913 1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663
Options (change) 3,350 2,295 3,090
Options (change) 2,990 1,913 2,576
Destination 675 795 795
Total Price $23,920 $29,935 $33,830
Total Invoice $22,175 $27,922 $31,432

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,494
Model Year200820162016
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$23,920$29,935$33,830
Adjustments for Features0-4,560-6,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,920$25,375$26,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,545
Total Invoice$22,175$27,922$31,432
Adjustments for Features0-4,253-6,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,175$23,669$25,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,343

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200820162016
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
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$1,950$6,510$8,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,560$6,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,253-6,420

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082016
ModelOptimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in108.3 in
Length186.4 in188.8 in
Width71.1 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,469 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.0 ft3

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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

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested96045%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested96045%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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