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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,042

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimEX3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $31,295
Base Invoice $18,045 $29,058
Convenience Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 600  
Sunroof 800  
Rear spoiler 200 380
Universal garage door opener   77
Convenience Package 625  
Leather seating surfaces 535  
Sunroof 715  
Rear spoiler 160 285
Universal garage door opener   50
Options (change) 2,300 457
Options (change) 2,035 335
Destination 640 625
Total Price $22,335 $32,377
Total Invoice $20,720 $30,018

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,258
Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimEX3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4250hp H6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/55-17
Total Price$22,335$32,377
Adjustments for Features0-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,335$30,177
Total Invoice$20,720$30,018
Adjustments for Features0-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,720$27,978

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimEX3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$2,275$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,040

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in105.1 in
Length186.4 in186.2 in
Width71.1 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,351 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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