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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,100 $29,095 $32,095
Base Invoice $17,605 $27,281 $30,034
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
Rear spoiler 220    
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
Rear spoiler 169    
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Options (change) 2,100 1,445 1,445
Options (change) 1,834 1,203 1,203
Destination 590 825 825
Total Price $21,790 $31,365 $34,365
Total Invoice $20,029 $29,309 $32,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,823
Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4173hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$21,790$31,365$34,365
Adjustments for Features0-5,840-5,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$25,525$28,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,100
Total Invoice$20,029$29,309$32,062
Adjustments for Features0-5,457-5,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$23,852$26,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,855

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,225$7,065$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,840$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,457-5,355

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in107.9 in
Length185.8 in189.0 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height55.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.671.3 ft3

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

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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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