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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: $4,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelOptimaOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,395 $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $18,045 $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350
Convenience Package 700        
Leather seating surfaces 600        
Rear spoiler 200        
Sunroof 800        
Limited Package   2,800 2,700    
Universal garage door opener   77 77 77 77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183 183  
Convenience Package 625        
Leather seating surfaces 535        
Rear spoiler 160        
Sunroof 715        
Limited Package   2,520 2,426    
Universal garage door opener   50 50 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119 119  
Options (change) 2,300 3,060 2,960 260 77
Options (change) 2,035 2,689 2,595 169 50
Destination 640 645 645 645 645
Total Price $22,335 $27,300 $29,900 $31,900 $32,217
Total Invoice $20,720 $25,522 $27,899 $29,609 $30,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,591
Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelOptimaOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine161hp I4170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT5M5T4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$22,335$27,300$29,900$31,900$32,217
Adjustments for Features0-2,365-4,065-3,440-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,335$24,935$25,835$28,460$27,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$900$3,525$2,717
Total Invoice$20,720$25,522$27,899$29,609$30,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,211-3,793-3,193-4,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,720$23,311$24,106$26,416$25,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$795$3,105$2,477

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelOptimaOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   $1000
5-speed manual $0 $0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900  
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Sunshade, rear$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400
Stability control   $400$400
Traction control   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rack $300$300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75    
Hood scoop   $100 
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   $125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Cassette player$50    
Navigation system  $600  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125    
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,900$5,265$6,965$6,340$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,365$4,065$3,440$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,211-3,793-3,193-4,257

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.1 in105.1 in
Length186.4 in188.7 in
Width71.1 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.5 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 in39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.866.2 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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested147550%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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