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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: $27,250

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,398

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,510

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $25,395
Base Invoice $24,760 $23,806
Limited Package   3,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Universal garage door opener   85
Illuminated door sill trim plates   319
Rear spoiler   393
Limited Package   3,291
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Universal garage door opener   55
Illuminated door sill trim plates   239
Rear spoiler   295
Options (change) 0 4,483
Options (change) 0 4,001
Destination 750 770
Total Price $27,250 $30,648
Total Invoice $25,510 $28,577

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,798
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,575
Model Year20122013
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$27,250$30,648
Adjustments for Features0-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,250$29,048
Total Invoice$25,510$28,577
Adjustments for Features0-1,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,510$27,085

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122013
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 
Wiper de-icer $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,650$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,492

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122013
ModelOptimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in108.3 in
Length190.7 in187.2 in
Width72.1 in71.7 in
Height57.3 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,496 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
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested142545%
Total Not Requested172555%

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