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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: $35,108

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $962

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,547

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelLegacyOptimaOptima
Trim3.6R LimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,945 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $29,897 $27,865 $33,435
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,595    
Rear spoiler 365    
Metal pedals 172    
Cargo net 90 50 50
Cargo tray 81 80 80
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,331    
Rear spoiler 237    
Metal pedals 112    
Cargo net 58 42 42
Cargo tray 52 67 67
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 2,303 5,280 480
Options (change) 1,790 4,780 400
Destination 860 850 850
Total Price $35,108 $36,070 $37,370
Total Invoice $32,547 $33,495 $34,685

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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: $2,182
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,079
Model Year201820162016
ModelLegacyOptimaOptima
Trim3.6R LimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,108$36,070$37,370
Adjustments for Features-1,2200-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,888$36,070$37,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$32,547$33,495$34,685
Adjustments for Features-1,1310-278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,416$33,495$34,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$912

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820162016
ModelLegacyOptimaOptima
Trim3.6R LimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Backup collision intervention$150  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,660$5,440$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,220$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1310-278

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182016
ModelLegacyOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.4 in
Length189.1 in191.1 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in
Height59.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested257584%
Total Not Requested47516%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested265053%
Total Not Requested235047%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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