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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $29,595
Base Invoice $24,480 $27,739
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 2,000  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195
Metal pedals   170
Premium Package 1,790  
Technology Package 1,785  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830
Metal pedals   110
Options (change) 4,000 2,365
Options (change) 3,575 1,940
Destination 750 795
Total Price $30,950 $32,755
Total Invoice $28,805 $30,474

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87
Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$30,950$32,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,950$31,055
Total Invoice$28,805$30,474
Adjustments for Features0-1,582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,805$28,892

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,725$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,582

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in108.3 in
Length190.7 in188.8 in
Width72.1 in72.4 in
Height57.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested80035%
Total Not Requested150065%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

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