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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,723

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $25,095
Base Invoice $24,760 $23,533
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400 2,000
Limited Package   3,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Sunroof   995
Rear spoiler   393
Illuminated door sill trim plates   319
Universal garage door opener   85
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250 1,668
Limited Package   3,288
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Sunroof   829
Rear spoiler   295
Illuminated door sill trim plates   239
Universal garage door opener   55
Options (change) 4,350 7,478
Options (change) 3,885 6,495
Destination 750 750
Total Price $31,600 $33,323
Total Invoice $29,395 $30,778

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,773
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,430
Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$31,600$33,323
Adjustments for Features-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,550$33,323
Total Invoice$29,395$30,778
Adjustments for Features-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,348$30,778

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,725$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-470

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in108.3 in
Length190.7 in186.4 in
Width72.1 in71.7 in
Height57.3 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested67522%
Total Not Requested233078%

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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested192560%
Total Not Requested127540%

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