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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: $31,825

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,633

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,500 $28,295
Base Invoice $28,380 $26,460
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo tray 80  
Sunroof   1,445
Limited Package   3,400
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo tray 67  
Sunroof   1,203
Limited Package   3,207
Options (change) 430 4,845
Options (change) 358 4,410
Destination 895 775
Total Price $31,825 $33,915
Total Invoice $29,633 $31,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,004
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine245hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$31,825$33,915
Adjustments for Features-1,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,760$33,915
Total Invoice$29,633$31,645
Adjustments for Features-9920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,641$31,645

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,740$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9920

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in107.9 in
Length191.1 in188.2 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.971.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested255073%
Total Not Requested92527%

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