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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: $7,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021
ModelOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimSXLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,500 $37,995 $39,945
Premium Package 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400    
Metal pedals   172 172
Premium Package 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250    
Metal pedals   112 112
Options (change) 4,350 172 172
Options (change) 3,885 112 112
Destination 750 1,050 1,050
Total Price $31,600 $39,217 $41,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,352
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,437
Model Year201220212021
ModelOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimSXLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine274hp I4260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$31,600$39,217$41,167
Adjustments for Features0-4,075-7,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$35,142$33,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220212021
ModelOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimSXLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$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
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,300$9,375$12,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,075$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-121-204

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122021
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.0 in108.1 in
Length190.7 in191.3 in
Width72.1 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.475.7 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%

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