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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: $34,355

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,144

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $2,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelOptimaOptimaOutback
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $33,395
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $31,227
Technology Package 2,400    
Premium Package 3,300    
Cargo tray 80 80  
Cargo net 50 50 70
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795
Metal pedals     170
Technology Package 2,230    
Premium Package 3,060    
Cargo tray 67 67  
Cargo net 42 42 45
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663
Metal pedals     110
Options (change) 5,830 130 3,330
Options (change) 5,399 109 2,731
Destination 825 825 850
Total Price $34,355 $36,455 $37,575
Total Invoice $32,144 $34,074 $34,808

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,560
Model Year201520152016
ModelOptimaOptimaOutback
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine274hp I4274hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/60-18
Total Price$34,355$36,455$37,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-4,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,355$35,105$33,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,144$34,074$34,808
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-4,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,144$32,812$30,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201520152016
ModelOptimaOptimaOutback
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $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
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $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
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
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 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,475$5,825$9,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$4,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-4,224

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152016
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.0 in108.1 in
Length190.7 in189.6 in
Width72.1 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.473.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested112534%
Total Not Requested215066%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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