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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: $11,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelOptimaOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,100 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $17,605 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Leather Package 1,000        
Floor mats 85        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795        
Rear spoiler 220        
Leather Package 890        
Floor mats 65        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710        
Rear spoiler 169        
Options (change) 2,100 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,834 0 0 0 0
Destination 590 915 915 915 915
Total Price $21,790 $33,610 $36,310 $37,405 $39,605
Total Invoice $20,029 $31,538 $33,979 $35,026 $37,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,526
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelOptimaOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine138hp I4175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$21,790$33,610$36,310$37,405$39,605
Adjustments for Features0-8,250-9,150-12,250-12,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$25,360$27,160$25,155$27,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$2,005$0$2,200
Total Invoice$20,029$31,538$33,979$35,026$37,004
Adjustments for Features0-7,741-8,563-11,471-11,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$23,797$25,416$23,555$25,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$242$1,861$0$2,004

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelOptimaOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation app $50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass $0$0$0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,725$9,975$10,875$13,975$13,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,250$9,150$12,250$12,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,741-8,563-11,471-11,445

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in108.1 in
Length185.8 in189.9 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height55.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,623 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%

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