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Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,595

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $3,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,002

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $3,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelSportageLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $20,000 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Luxury Package 1,300      
Cargo tray 75 75 75 75
Rear spoiler 150 393 393 393
Limited Package   4,600 3,500  
Sunroof   995 995  
Bodyside moldings   251 251 251
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186 186 186
Universal garage door opener   85 85 85
Luxury Package 1,150      
Cargo tray 57 46 46 46
Rear spoiler 120 295 295 295
Limited Package   4,223 3,288  
Sunroof   829 829  
Bodyside moldings   163 163 163
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121 121 121
Universal garage door opener   55 55 55
Options (change) 1,525 6,585 5,485 990
Options (change) 1,327 5,732 4,797 680
Destination 675 750 750 750
Total Price $23,595 $27,330 $31,330 $33,335
Total Invoice $22,002 $25,408 $29,080 $30,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,490
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelSportageLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp V6170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionT4M6T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$23,595$27,330$31,330$33,335
Adjustments for Features0-985-1,935-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,595$26,345$29,395$32,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050$5,905
Total Invoice$22,002$25,408$29,080$30,872
Adjustments for Features0-916-1,796-1,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,002$24,492$27,284$29,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,792$5,375

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelSportageLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEX2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Hood scoop   $100
Rear bumper protector$40   
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,415$4,400$5,350$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$985$1,935$1,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-916-1,796-1,005

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082012
ModelSportageLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.5 in108.3 in
Length171.3 in186.4 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height66.7 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested55027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested180045%
Total Not Requested217555%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested142545%
Total Not Requested177555%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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