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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $4,397

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $4,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimEX Turbo3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $31,295
Base Invoice $23,080 $29,058
Premium Package 2,150  
Technology Package 2,000  
Universal garage door opener   77
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Package 1,920  
Technology Package 1,785  
Universal garage door opener   50
Navigation system   1,823
Options (change) 4,150 2,077
Options (change) 3,705 1,873
Destination 750 625
Total Price $29,600 $33,997
Total Invoice $27,535 $31,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,197
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,765
Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimEX Turbo3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4250hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,600$33,997
Adjustments for Features-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,800$33,997
Total Invoice$27,535$31,556
Adjustments for Features-7440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,791$31,556

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimEX Turbo3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$6,000$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7440

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in105.1 in
Length190.7 in186.2 in
Width72.1 in69.7 in
Height57.3 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested200083%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

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