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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,742

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelLegacyOptima
Trim3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,945 $26,500
Base Invoice $29,897 $24,760
Rear spoiler 365  
Metal pedals 172  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Rear spoiler 237  
Metal pedals 112  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 537 4,350
Options (change) 349 3,885
Destination 860 750
Total Price $33,342 $31,600
Total Invoice $31,106 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $368
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $257
Model Year20182012
ModelLegacyOptima
Trim3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,342$31,600
Adjustments for Features-2,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,232$31,600
Total Invoice$31,106$29,395
Adjustments for Features-1,9680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,138$29,395

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelLegacyOptima
Trim3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation app$50 
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,885$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9680

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelLegacyOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.0 in
Length189.1 in190.7 in
Width72.4 in72.1 in
Height59.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested107536%
Total Not Requested193064%

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