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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: $31,079

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $746

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,917

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $25,095
Base Invoice $28,380 $23,533
Universal garage door opener 350 85
Cargo tray 80 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Limited Package   3,500
Sunroof   995
Rear spoiler   393
Universal garage door opener 291 55
Cargo tray 67 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Limited Package   3,288
Sunroof   829
Rear spoiler   295
Options (change) 430 5,234
Options (change) 358 4,634
Destination 895 750
Total Price $31,825 $31,079
Total Invoice $29,633 $28,917

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,819
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,672
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$31,825$31,079
Adjustments for Features-2,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,260$31,079
Total Invoice$29,633$28,917
Adjustments for Features-2,3880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,245$28,917

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,965$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3880

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182012
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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested267584%
Total Not Requested52516%

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