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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: $28,605

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $4,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,812

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $4,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaOutback
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $28,495
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $26,643
Cargo tray 80 80  
Limited Package     3,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186
Universal garage door opener     85
Illuminated door sill trim plates     319
Cargo tray 67 67  
Limited Package     3,391
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121
Universal garage door opener     55
Illuminated door sill trim plates     239
Options (change) 80 80 4,190
Options (change) 67 67 3,806
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $28,605 $36,405 $33,480
Total Invoice $26,812 $34,032 $31,244

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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: $2,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,216
Model Year201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaOutback
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine274hp I4274hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$28,605$36,405$33,480
Adjustments for Features0-5,550-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,605$30,855$31,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,250$0
Total Invoice$26,812$34,032$31,244
Adjustments for Features0-5,188-2,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,812$28,844$29,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,032$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaOutback
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.6R
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 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports $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 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Floor mats  $75
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
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$3,075$8,625$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,550$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,188-2,216

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152013
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
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested265077%
Total Not Requested77523%

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