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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyOptima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $19,100
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $17,605
Limited Package 4,600 3,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186  
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85  
Sunroof 995 995    
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 220
Bodyside moldings 251 251 251  
Leather Package       1,000
Floor mats       85
Antilock brakes (ABS)       795
Limited Package 4,223 3,288    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121  
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55  
Sunroof 829 829    
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 169
Bodyside moldings 163 163 163  
Leather Package       890
Floor mats       65
Antilock brakes (ABS)       710
Options (change) 6,510 5,410 915 2,100
Options (change) 5,686 4,751 634 1,834
Destination 750 750 750 590
Total Price $27,255 $31,255 $33,260 $21,790
Total Invoice $25,362 $29,034 $30,826 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,332
Model Year2012201220122006
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$27,255$31,255$33,260$21,790
Adjustments for Features-3,225-4,175-3,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,030$27,080$29,935$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0
Total Invoice$25,362$29,034$30,826$20,029
Adjustments for Features-3,001-3,878-3,0820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,361$25,156$27,744$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,383$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220122006
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 
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 
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 audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
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$4,375$5,325$4,475$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$4,175$3,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,001-3,878-3,0820

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
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
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested230058%
Total Not Requested167542%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested195061%
Total Not Requested125039%

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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