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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: $7,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,690 $29,095 $32,095
Base Invoice $19,255 $27,281 $30,034
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 970    
Navigation system 1,200 1,300 1,300
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 865    
Navigation system 1,075 1,085 1,085
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Options (change) 3,470 2,745 2,745
Options (change) 3,100 2,288 2,288
Destination 675 825 825
Total Price $24,835 $32,665 $35,665
Total Invoice $23,030 $30,394 $33,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,582
Model Year200920142014
ModelOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine175hp I4173hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT5CVT-6T5
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$32,665$35,665
Adjustments for Features0-4,065-3,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$28,600$31,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,100
Total Invoice$23,030$30,394$33,147
Adjustments for Features0-3,782-3,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$26,612$29,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920142014
ModelOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 $1000
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
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 air vents $100$100
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 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
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$100
Total Value of Features$1,400$5,465$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,065$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,782-3,685

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092014
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.1 in107.9 in
Length189.0 in189.0 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,424 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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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 Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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