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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: $1,742

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,711

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $31,945
Base Invoice $24,760 $29,897
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400  
Metal pedals   172
Rear spoiler   365
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250  
Metal pedals   112
Rear spoiler   237
Options (change) 4,350 537
Options (change) 3,885 349
Destination 750 860
Total Price $31,600 $33,342
Total Invoice $29,395 $31,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $368
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $257
Model Year20122018
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$31,600$33,342
Adjustments for Features0-2,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$31,232
Total Invoice$29,395$31,106
Adjustments for Features0-1,968
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,395$29,138

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122018
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
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation app $50
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$4,775$6,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,968

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122018
ModelOptimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in108.3 in
Length190.7 in189.1 in
Width72.1 in72.4 in
Height57.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,748 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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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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested107536%
Total Not Requested193064%

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