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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: $11,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,100 $30,395 $33,395
Base Invoice $17,605 $28,473 $31,227
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295 2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913 1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663
Options (change) 2,100 2,295 3,090
Options (change) 1,834 1,913 2,576
Destination 590 850 850
Total Price $21,790 $33,540 $37,335
Total Invoice $20,029 $31,236 $34,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,105
Model Year200620162016
ModelOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$21,790$33,540$37,335
Adjustments for Features0-8,700-11,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$24,840$26,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,445
Total Invoice$20,029$31,236$34,653
Adjustments for Features0-8,102-10,256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$23,134$24,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,263

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620162016
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$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
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 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,725$10,425$12,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,700$11,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,102-10,256

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062016
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in108.1 in
Length185.8 in189.6 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height55.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.673.3 ft3

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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

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested96045%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested96045%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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