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Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,145

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $915

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,176

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelLegacyLegacyOptimaOptima
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,795 $33,995 $25,600 $30,500
Base Invoice $26,782 $31,524 $23,902 $28,380
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Universal garage door opener 77 77 350 350
Rear spoiler 380 380    
Premium Package     2,300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Universal garage door opener 50 50 291 291
Rear spoiler 285 285    
Premium Package     2,088  
Options (change) 640 640 2,650 350
Options (change) 454 454 2,379 291
Destination 625 625 895 895
Total Price $30,060 $35,260 $29,145 $31,745
Total Invoice $27,861 $32,603 $27,176 $29,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,543
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelLegacyLegacyOptimaOptima
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4250hp H4185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,060$35,260$29,145$31,745
Adjustments for Features0-725-3,065-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,060$34,535$26,080$27,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,475$0$1,025
Total Invoice$27,861$32,603$27,176$29,566
Adjustments for Features0-670-2,858-4,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,861$31,933$24,318$25,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,072$0$926

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelLegacyLegacyOptimaOptima
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,475$5,200$7,540$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$3,065$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-670-2,858-4,322

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018
ModelLegacyOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.4 in
Length186.2 in191.1 in
Width68.1 in73.2 in
Height56.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested190084%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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