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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,500 $33,395
Base Invoice $24,760 $31,227
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Metal pedals   170
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Metal pedals   110
Options (change) 4,350 3,260
Options (change) 3,885 2,686
Destination 750 850
Total Price $31,600 $37,505
Total Invoice $29,395 $34,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $170
Model Year20122016
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$31,600$37,505
Adjustments for Features0-5,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$31,530
Total Invoice$29,395$34,763
Adjustments for Features0-5,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,395$29,225

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122016
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
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$4,100$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,538

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122016
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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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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested107536%
Total Not Requested193064%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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