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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,478

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimEX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,895 $33,395
Base Invoice $18,510 $31,227
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 200  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
Rear spoiler 160  
2.7L V6 840  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Options (change) 4,555 3,090
Options (change) 3,990 2,576
Destination 675 850
Total Price $25,125 $37,335
Total Invoice $23,175 $34,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,264
Model Year20082016
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimEX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine185hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/60-18
Total Price$25,125$37,335
Adjustments for Features0-8,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$28,485
Total Invoice$23,175$34,653
Adjustments for Features0-8,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,175$26,439

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082016
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimEX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,325$11,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,214

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082016
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.1 in108.1 in
Length186.4 in189.6 in
Width71.1 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.873.3 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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested96045%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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