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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: $28,015

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $785

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $23,650 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $22,095 $25,040 $29,555
Limited Package 4,300 3,300        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,400 1,400  
Sunroof 995 995        
Premium Package       2,950 2,950  
Limited Package 3,947 3,106        
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,250 1,250  
Sunroof 829 829        
Premium Package       2,635 2,635  
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 4,350 4,350 0
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 3,885 3,885 0
Destination 725 725 725 800 800 800
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $28,800 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $26,780 $29,725 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $291
Model Year201120112011201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T5M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$28,015$32,015$34,120$28,800$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-1,050-1,675-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$31,065$34,020$27,750$30,275$30,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0$2,525$2,970
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$26,780$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features0-883-93-976-1,558-1,882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,095$28,885$31,559$25,804$28,167$28,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$5,464$0$2,363$2,669

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112011201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 $100
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio   $50$50$50
Media drive, small     $5
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Compass   $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Speaker lights   $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Floor mats$75$75$75   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 $900
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,325$5,275$4,425$5,375$6,000$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$1,050$1,675$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-93-976-1,558-1,882

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112013
ModelLegacyOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.0 in
Length186.4 in190.7 in
Width71.7 in72.1 in
Height59.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
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 seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested310076%
Total Not Requested97524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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
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 seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested272583%
Total Not Requested57517%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62520%
Total Not Requested250580%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62521%
Total Not Requested240579%

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