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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: $34,275

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $144

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,869

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelOptimaOptimaOutback
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $31,295
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $29,058
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,400    
Cargo net 50 50 42
Universal garage door opener     77
Rear spoiler     380
Navigation system     2,000
Premium Package 3,060    
Technology Package 2,230    
Cargo net 42 42 28
Universal garage door opener     50
Rear spoiler     285
Navigation system     1,823
Options (change) 5,750 50 2,499
Options (change) 5,332 42 2,186
Destination 825 825 625
Total Price $34,275 $36,375 $34,419
Total Invoice $32,077 $34,007 $31,869

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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: $2,769
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,249
Model Year201520152006
ModelOptimaOptimaOutback
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4250hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,275$36,375$34,419
Adjustments for Features-2,625-3,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,650$33,150$34,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$32,077$34,007$31,869
Adjustments for Features-2,457-3,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,620$30,992$31,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,372$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201520152006
ModelOptimaOptimaOutback
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
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
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,450$9,050$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$3,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,457-3,0150

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152006
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in105.1 in
Length190.7 in186.2 in
Width72.1 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.4 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 seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested40012%
Total Not Requested287588%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%

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