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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: $33,980

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $4,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,818

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelOptimaOptimaOutback
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $32,095
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $30,034
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,300    
Cargo tray 80 80  
Special Appearance Package     1,000
Sunroof     1,445
Eyesight Driver Assist System     1,295
Navigation system     1,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186
Illuminated door sill trim plates     319
Premium Package 3,059    
Technology Package 2,129    
Cargo tray 67 67  
Special Appearance Package     835
Sunroof     1,203
Eyesight Driver Assist System     1,079
Navigation system     1,085
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121
Illuminated door sill trim plates     239
Options (change) 5,680 80 5,545
Options (change) 5,255 67 4,562
Destination 800 800 825
Total Price $33,980 $36,180 $38,465
Total Invoice $31,818 $33,830 $35,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,922
Model Year201420142014
ModelOptimaOptimaOutback
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine274hp I4274hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$33,980$36,180$38,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,980$34,830$36,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,818$33,830$35,421
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-1,681
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,818$32,568$33,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201420142014
ModelOptimaOptimaOutback
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,575$6,925$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-1,681

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142014
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.0 in107.9 in
Length190.7 in189.0 in
Width72.1 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested87527%
Total Not Requested240073%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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