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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: $5,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $4,681

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimEX Turbo3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,700 $27,995
Base Invoice $23,080 $26,186
Technology Package 2,000  
Premium Package 2,150  
Limited Package   3,000
Navigation system   2,000
Sunroof   995
Technology Package 1,785  
Premium Package 1,920  
Limited Package   2,838
Navigation system   1,668
Sunroof   829
Options (change) 4,150 5,995
Options (change) 3,705 5,335
Destination 750 695
Total Price $29,600 $34,685
Total Invoice $27,535 $32,216

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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: $3,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,367
Model Year20112010
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimEX Turbo3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine274hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/60-17
Total Price$29,600$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,600$33,270
Total Invoice$27,535$32,216
Adjustments for Features0-1,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,535$30,902

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112010
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimEX Turbo3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,125$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,314

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112010
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.0 in107.9 in
Length190.7 in188.2 in
Width72.1 in71.7 in
Height57.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.471.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested200083%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested230068%
Total Not Requested107532%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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