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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: $2,208

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,144

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $1,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $33,064 $36,089
Premium Package 3,300      
Technology Package 2,400      
Cargo tray 80 80    
Cargo net 50 50 81 81
Metal pedals     172 172
Premium Package 3,060      
Technology Package 2,230      
Cargo tray 67 67    
Cargo net 42 42 52 52
Metal pedals     112 112
Options (change) 5,830 130 253 253
Options (change) 5,399 109 164 164
Destination 825 825 915 915
Total Price $34,355 $36,455 $36,563 $39,858
Total Invoice $32,144 $34,074 $34,143 $37,168

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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: $452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $485
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine274hp I4274hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$34,355$36,455$36,563$39,858
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-2,660-5,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,355$35,105$33,903$34,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$155
Total Invoice$32,144$34,074$34,143$37,168
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-2,484-5,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,144$32,812$31,659$31,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$0$100

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$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
Backup collision intervention   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Navigation app  $50 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats  $75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,675$7,025$8,335$11,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$2,660$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-2,484-5,409

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152018
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.0 in108.1 in
Length190.7 in189.9 in
Width72.1 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,893 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
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
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 support0No
Total Requested112534%
Total Not Requested215066%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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