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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,027

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $19,255 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Premium Package 1,300      
Convenience Package 970      
Navigation system 1,200 2,000 2,000 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186 186 186
Limited Package   4,600 3,500  
Sunroof   995 995  
Bodyside moldings   251 251 251
Universal garage door opener   85 85 85
Premium Package 1,160      
Convenience Package 865      
Navigation system 1,075 1,668 1,668 1,668
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121 121 121
Limited Package   4,223 3,288  
Sunroof   829 829  
Bodyside moldings   163 163 163
Universal garage door opener   55 55 55
Options (change) 3,470 8,117 7,017 2,522
Options (change) 3,100 7,059 6,124 2,007
Destination 675 750 750 750
Total Price $24,835 $28,862 $32,862 $34,867
Total Invoice $23,030 $26,735 $30,407 $32,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,602
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,385
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelOptimaLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp 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)215/50-17215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$24,835$28,862$32,862$34,867
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-2,375-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$27,437$30,487$33,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050$5,905
Total Invoice$23,030$26,735$30,407$32,199
Adjustments for Features0-1,320-2,198-1,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$25,415$28,209$30,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,794$5,376

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2009201220122012
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 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
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$1,325$2,750$3,700$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$2,375$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,320-2,198-1,408

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in108.3 in
Length189.0 in186.4 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested282571%
Total Not Requested115029%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested247577%
Total Not Requested72523%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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