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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: $31,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $844

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,566

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelLegacyLegacyOptima
Trim3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $33,995 $30,500
Base Invoice $29,167 $31,534 $28,380
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Universal garage door opener 77 77 350
Rear spoiler 389 389  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Universal garage door opener 50 50 291
Rear spoiler 292 292  
Options (change) 649 649 350
Options (change) 461 461 291
Destination 645 645 895
Total Price $32,589 $35,289 $31,745
Total Invoice $30,273 $32,640 $29,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,384
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,143
Model Year200820082018
ModelLegacyLegacyOptima
Trim3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4245hp I4
TransmissionT5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,589$35,289$31,745
Adjustments for Features-5750-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,014$35,289$29,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$0
Total Invoice$30,273$32,640$29,566
Adjustments for Features-5340-1,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,739$32,640$27,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,901$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082018
ModelLegacyLegacyOptima
Trim3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
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
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $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 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,000$5,425$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-5340-1,970

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,251 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 SX

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

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