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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: $36,070

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620202020
ModelOptimaOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $37,745 $39,695
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Premium Technology Package 4,800      
Cargo tray 80 80    
Cargo net 50 50 81 81
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,585  
Metal pedals     172 172
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Premium Technology Package 4,380      
Cargo tray 67 67    
Cargo net 42 42 52 52
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,323  
Metal pedals     112 112
Options (change) 5,280 480 1,838 253
Options (change) 4,780 400 1,487 164
Destination 850 850 1,010 1,010
Total Price $36,070 $37,370 $40,593 $40,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,378
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,414
Model Year2016201620202020
ModelOptimaOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine245hp I4245hp I4260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$36,070$37,370$40,593$40,958
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,145-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,070$37,070$37,448$37,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$275

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2016201620202020
ModelOptimaOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras $500  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $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$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector   $40
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Fog lights  $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated front row armrests$100$100  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,915$5,215$8,060$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,145$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278-193-93

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162020
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in108.1 in
Length191.1 in191.3 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,915 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.975.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested265053%
Total Not Requested235047%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested257584%
Total Not Requested47516%

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