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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: $36,460

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,158

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,826

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimSXSX Limited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $33,064 $36,089
SX Base Package 3,085      
Technology Package 4,800      
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Cargo net 50 50 81 81
Remote start 425 425 470 470
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,585  
Metal pedals     172 172
SX Base Package 2,842      
Technology Package 4,380      
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Cargo net 42 42 52 52
Remote start 353 353 352 352
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,323  
Metal pedals     112 112
Options (change) 8,710 825 2,308 723
Options (change) 7,908 686 1,839 516
Destination 895 895 915 915
Total Price $36,460 $37,810 $38,618 $40,328
Total Invoice $33,826 $35,062 $35,818 $37,520

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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: $327
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $313
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimSXSX Limited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine245hp I4245hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 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$36,460$37,810$38,618$40,328
Adjustments for Features0-875-2,485-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,460$36,935$36,133$37,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$1,620
Total Invoice$33,826$35,062$35,818$37,520
Adjustments for Features0-811-2,305-2,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,826$34,251$33,513$35,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0$1,611

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimSXSX Limited3.6R 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 
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  
Cargo tray  $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  
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  
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Fog lights  $125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,665$6,540$8,150$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$2,485$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-811-2,305-2,396

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172018
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in108.1 in
Length191.1 in189.9 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.973.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested280054%
Total Not Requested235046%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

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, low-speed200Yes
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
Total Requested257584%
Total Not Requested47516%

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