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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: $31,140

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,949

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,006

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelOptimaOptimaLegacy
TrimSXSX Limited2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $28,295
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $26,438
Universal garage door opener 350 350 77
Stability control     300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Rear spoiler     389
Navigation system     2,000
Universal garage door opener 291 291 50
Stability control     275
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Rear spoiler     292
Navigation system     1,721
Options (change) 350 350 4,149
Options (change) 291 291 3,551
Destination 850 850 645
Total Price $31,140 $37,240 $33,089
Total Invoice $29,006 $34,576 $30,634

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,164
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $901
Model Year201620162008
ModelOptimaOptimaLegacy
TrimSXSX Limited2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,140$37,240$33,089
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$32,290$32,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,006$34,576$30,634
Adjustments for Features0-4,596-727
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,006$29,980$29,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$974$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201620162008
ModelOptimaOptimaLegacy
TrimSXSX Limited2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,190$10,140$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,596-727

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20162008
ModelOptimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in105.1 in
Length191.1 in186.2 in
Width73.2 in68.1 in
Height57.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,435 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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