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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: $36,460

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172021
ModelOptimaOptimaLegacy
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $34,445
SX Base Package 3,085    
Technology Package 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50 90
Remote start 425 425 470
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,595
Metal pedals     172
Rear spoiler     365
SX Base Package 2,842    
Technology Package 4,380    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42 58
Remote start 353 353 352
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,331
Metal pedals     112
Rear spoiler     237
Options (change) 8,710 825 2,692
Options (change) 7,908 686 2,090
Destination 895 895 925
Total Price $36,460 $37,810 $38,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy Limited XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,852
Model Year201720172021
ModelOptimaOptimaLegacy
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4260hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$36,460$37,810$38,062
Adjustments for Features0-875-520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,460$36,935$37,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201720172021
ModelOptimaOptimaLegacy
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-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 
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 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
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
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,840$6,715$6,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-811-41

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172021
ModelOptimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in108.3 in
Length191.1 in190.6 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,779 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear reading lights0No
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested280054%
Total Not Requested235046%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy Limited XT

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
Pedestrian detection50No
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
Total Requested257584%
Total Not Requested47516%

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