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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: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyOptima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $19,100
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $17,605
Limited Package 4,300 3,300    
Sunroof 995 995    
Leather Package       1,000
Floor mats       85
Antilock brakes (ABS)       795
CD changer, remote       375
Limited Package 3,947 3,106    
Sunroof 829 829    
Leather Package       890
Floor mats       65
Antilock brakes (ABS)       710
CD changer, remote       288
Options (change) 5,295 4,295 0 2,255
Options (change) 4,776 3,935 0 1,953
Destination 725 725 725 590
Total Price $26,015 $30,015 $32,120 $21,945
Total Invoice $24,427 $28,100 $29,984 $20,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,744
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyOptima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18205/60-15
Total Price$26,015$30,015$32,120$21,945
Adjustments for Features-2,700-3,650-2,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,315$26,365$29,320$21,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0
Total Invoice$24,427$28,100$29,984$20,148
Adjustments for Features-2,535-3,417-2,6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,892$24,683$27,370$20,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$5,478$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2011201120112006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyOptima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Fog lights   $125
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,625$5,575$4,725$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$3,650$2,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,535-3,417-2,6140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112006
ModelLegacyOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in185.8 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height59.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested237558%
Total Not Requested170042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested202561%
Total Not Requested127539%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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