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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,200 $32,995
Base Invoice $24,480 $30,860
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 2,000  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195
Metal pedals   170
Premium Package 1,790  
Technology Package 1,785  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830
Metal pedals   110
Options (change) 4,000 2,365
Options (change) 3,575 1,940
Destination 750 850
Total Price $30,950 $36,210
Total Invoice $28,805 $33,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,253
Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine274hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/60-18
Total Price$30,950$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-3,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,950$32,345
Total Invoice$28,805$33,650
Adjustments for Features0-3,592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,805$30,058

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,900$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,592

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.0 in108.1 in
Length190.7 in189.6 in
Width72.1 in72.4 in
Height57.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.473.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested80035%
Total Not Requested150065%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

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