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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: $1,733

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $28,895
Base Invoice $24,760 $27,097
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400  
Navigation Package   1,300
Sunroof   1,445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Illuminated door sill trim plates   319
Rear spoiler   393
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250  
Navigation Package   1,085
Sunroof   1,203
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Illuminated door sill trim plates   239
Rear spoiler   295
Options (change) 4,350 3,643
Options (change) 3,885 2,943
Destination 750 795
Total Price $31,600 $33,333
Total Invoice $29,395 $30,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,658
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,371
Model Year20122014
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimSX3.6R Limited
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$33,333
Adjustments for Features0-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$33,258
Total Invoice$29,395$30,835
Adjustments for Features0-69
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,395$30,766

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122014
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimSX3.6R Limited
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
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Traffic + travel information $25
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$4,625$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-69

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122014
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
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 Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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