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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $3,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $2,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimEX Turbo2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $28,795
Base Invoice $23,080 $26,782
Premium Package 2,150  
Technology Package 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   77
Navigation system   2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Premium Package 1,920  
Technology Package 1,785  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   50
Navigation system   1,824
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 4,150 3,460
Options (change) 3,705 3,087
Destination 750 625
Total Price $29,600 $32,880
Total Invoice $27,535 $30,494

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,099
Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimEX Turbo2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$29,600$32,880
Adjustments for Features-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,375$32,880
Total Invoice$27,535$30,494
Adjustments for Features-1,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,395$30,494

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimEX Turbo2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,025$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1400

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in105.1 in
Length190.7 in186.2 in
Width72.1 in68.1 in
Height57.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,435 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested200083%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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