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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,690 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $19,255 $21,939 $26,460
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 970    
Navigation system 1,200 1,550 1,550
Limited Package   4,400 3,400
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 865    
Navigation system 1,075 1,294 1,294
Limited Package   4,056 3,207
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Options (change) 3,470 7,395 6,395
Options (change) 3,100 6,553 5,704
Destination 675 775 775
Total Price $24,835 $31,465 $35,465
Total Invoice $23,030 $29,267 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,549
Model Year200920122012
ModelOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine175hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT5M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$24,835$31,465$35,465
Adjustments for Features0-2,890-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$28,575$31,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$23,030$29,267$32,939
Adjustments for Features0-2,688-3,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$26,579$29,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,794

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920122012
ModelOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 $1000
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,400$4,290$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,890$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,688-3,566

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.1 in107.9 in
Length189.0 in188.2 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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		15.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.071.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
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 radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested282565%
Total Not Requested151535%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
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 radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested235068%
Total Not Requested112532%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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