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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: $34,733

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162019
ModelOptimaOptimaLegacy
TrimSXSX Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $31,545
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo tray 80 80 81
Cargo net 50 50 90
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,595
Metal pedals     172
Rear spoiler     365
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo tray 67 67 52
Cargo net 42 42 58
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,331
Metal pedals     112
Rear spoiler     237
Options (change) 5,280 480 2,303
Options (change) 4,780 400 1,790
Destination 850 850 885
Total Price $36,070 $37,370 $34,733

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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: $2,557
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,914
Model Year201620162019
ModelOptimaOptimaLegacy
TrimSXSX Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$36,070$37,370$34,733
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,070$37,070$33,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201620162019
ModelOptimaOptimaLegacy
TrimSXSX Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$5,440$5,740$6,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278-94

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20162019
ModelOptimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in108.3 in
Length191.1 in189.1 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested265053%
Total Not Requested235047%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested257584%
Total Not Requested47516%

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