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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelOptimaOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,895 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $18,510 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
Stability control 650      
Premium Package 1,300      
Convenience Package 700      
Appearance Package 700      
Rear spoiler 200      
Limited Package   5,000    
Universal garage door opener   77 77 77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183  
Stability control 580      
Premium Package 1,160      
Convenience Package 625      
Appearance Package 625      
Rear spoiler 160      
Limited Package   4,538    
Universal garage door opener   50 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119  
Options (change) 3,550 5,260 260 77
Options (change) 3,150 4,707 169 50
Destination 675 695 695 695
Total Price $24,120 $28,250 $32,550 $32,867
Total Invoice $22,335 $26,422 $30,231 $30,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,936
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelOptimaOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine162hp I4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT5M5M5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,120$28,250$32,550$32,867
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-2,425-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$25,950$30,125$29,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,175$3,492
Total Invoice$22,335$26,422$30,231$30,669
Adjustments for Features0-2,151-2,252-3,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$24,271$27,979$27,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,708$3,202

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelOptimaOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  $1000
5-speed manual $0$0 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Sunshade, rear$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack $300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,650$4,950$5,075$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$2,425$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,151-2,252-3,196

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082009
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof, large1100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested275047%
Total Not Requested307553%

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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