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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: $33,419

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $716

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,069

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172007
ModelOptimaOptimaOutback
TrimSXSX Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $30,295
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $28,258
Universal garage door opener 350 350 77
Launch Edition 2,900    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Cargo net 50 50 42
Rear spoiler     380
Navigation system     2,000
Universal garage door opener 291 291 50
Launch Edition 2,665    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Cargo net 42 42 28
Rear spoiler     285
Navigation system     1,823
Options (change) 6,385 400 2,499
Options (change) 5,840 333 2,186
Destination 895 895 625
Total Price $34,135 $37,385 $33,419
Total Invoice $31,758 $34,709 $31,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,874
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,721
Model Year201720172007
ModelOptimaOptimaOutback
TrimSXSX Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4245hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,135$37,385$33,419
Adjustments for Features-2,590-4,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,545$32,520$33,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0
Total Invoice$31,758$34,709$31,069
Adjustments for Features-2,410-4,5170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,348$30,192$31,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$844$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201720172007
ModelOptimaOptimaOutback
TrimSXSX Limited3.0R 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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
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$8,465$10,740$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,590$4,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,410-4,5170

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172007
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in105.1 in
Length191.1 in186.2 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,560 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested280086%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested75029%
Total Not Requested185071%

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