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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: $31,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,834

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,800 $28,295
Base Invoice $25,040 $26,460
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400 1,550
Limited Package   3,400
Sunroof   1,445
Illuminated door sill trim plates   319
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250 1,294
Limited Package   3,207
Sunroof   1,203
Illuminated door sill trim plates   239
Options (change) 4,350 6,714
Options (change) 3,885 5,943
Destination 800 775
Total Price $31,950 $35,784
Total Invoice $29,725 $33,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,494
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,211
Model Year20132012
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimSX3.6R
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)225/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$31,950$35,784
Adjustments for Features0-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,950$34,444
Total Invoice$29,725$33,178
Adjustments for Features0-1,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,725$31,936

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132012
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,775$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,242

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132012
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.3,597 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 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested67522%
Total Not Requested235578%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested180052%
Total Not Requested167548%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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