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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: $30,790

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,715

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelOptimaOptimaLegacy
TrimSXSX Limited3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $24,995
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $23,440
Navigation system     2,000
Sunroof     995
Limited Package     3,300
Navigation system     1,668
Sunroof     829
Limited Package     3,106
Options (change) 0 0 6,295
Options (change) 0 0 5,603
Destination 850 850 725
Total Price $30,790 $36,890 $32,015
Total Invoice $28,715 $34,285 $29,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,020
Model Year201620162011
ModelOptimaOptimaLegacy
TrimSXSX Limited3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$30,790$36,890$32,015
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,790$31,940$31,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$28,715$34,285$29,768
Adjustments for Features0-4,600-33
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,715$29,685$29,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$970$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201620162011
ModelOptimaOptimaLegacy
TrimSXSX Limited3.6R
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 
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 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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  
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, driver 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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,965$9,915$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,600-33

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20162011
ModelOptimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in108.3 in
Length191.1 in186.4 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested252577%
Total Not Requested77523%

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