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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyOptima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $19,895
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $18,510
Limited Package 4,300 3,300    
Sunroof 995 995    
Stability control       650
Convenience Package       700
Appearance Package       700
Premium Package       1,300
Limited Package 3,947 3,106    
Sunroof 829 829    
Stability control       580
Convenience Package       625
Appearance Package       625
Premium Package       1,160
Options (change) 5,295 4,295 0 3,350
Options (change) 4,776 3,935 0 2,990
Destination 725 725 725 675
Total Price $26,015 $30,015 $32,120 $23,920
Total Invoice $24,427 $28,100 $29,984 $22,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,595
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyOptima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4162hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$26,015$30,015$32,120$23,920
Adjustments for Features-700-1,650-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,315$28,365$31,320$23,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0
Total Invoice$24,427$28,100$29,984$22,175
Adjustments for Features-657-1,545-7470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,770$26,555$29,237$22,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,785$5,467$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyOptima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Sunshade, rear   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
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$2,575$3,525$2,675$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$1,650$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-657-1,545-7470

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
ModelLegacyOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in107.1 in
Length186.4 in186.4 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height59.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.8 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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested280069%
Total Not Requested127531%

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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested245074%
Total Not Requested85026%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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