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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: $6,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $29,095 $31,945
Base Invoice $18,510 $27,317 $29,897
Stability control 650    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Premium Package 1,300    
Rear spoiler 200 365 365
Bodyside moldings   290 290
Stability control 580    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Premium Package 1,160    
Rear spoiler 160 237 237
Bodyside moldings   188 188
Options (change) 3,550 655 655
Options (change) 3,150 425 425
Destination 675 860 860
Total Price $24,120 $30,610 $33,460
Total Invoice $22,335 $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: $2,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,357
Model Year200820182018
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$24,120$30,610$33,460
Adjustments for Features0-4,185-5,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$26,425$28,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,950
Total Invoice$22,335$28,602$31,182
Adjustments for Features0-3,910-4,739
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$24,692$26,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,751

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200820182018
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 
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  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
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
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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 app $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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$1,725$5,910$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,185$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,910-4,739

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in108.3 in
Length186.4 in189.1 in
Width71.1 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,515 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

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

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