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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: $6,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimEX2.5i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,895 $23,495
Base Invoice $18,510 $22,123
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Rear spoiler 200  
Limited Package   4,600
Sunroof   1,445
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Rear spoiler 160  
Limited Package   4,241
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 3,550 6,045
Options (change) 3,150 5,444
Destination 675 795
Total Price $24,120 $30,335
Total Invoice $22,335 $28,362

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,582
Model Year20082013
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimEX2.5i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine162hp I4173hp H4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/60-17
Total Price$24,120$30,335
Adjustments for Features0-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$27,720
Total Invoice$22,335$28,362
Adjustments for Features0-2,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$25,917

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082013
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimEX2.5i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$1,825$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,445

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082013
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.1 in107.9 in
Length186.4 in189.0 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.871.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested260061%
Total Not Requested169039%

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