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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyOptima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $20,690
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $19,255
Limited Package 4,300 3,300    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,200
Sunroof 995 995    
Premium Package       1,300
Convenience Package       970
Limited Package 3,947 3,106    
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,075
Sunroof 829 829    
Premium Package       1,160
Convenience Package       865
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 3,470
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 3,100
Destination 725 725 725 675
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $24,835
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,203
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyOptima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4175hp 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$28,015$32,015$34,120$24,835
Adjustments for Features-925-1,875-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,090$30,140$33,095$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$23,030
Adjustments for Features-862-1,743-9510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,233$28,025$30,701$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,792$5,468$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2011201120112009
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
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 audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass   $0
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,700$3,650$2,800$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$1,875$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-862-1,743-9510

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
ModelLegacyOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in107.1 in
Length186.4 in189.0 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height59.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested280069%
Total Not Requested127531%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested245074%
Total Not Requested85026%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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