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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,755

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,500 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $28,380 $32,696 $35,635
Universal garage door opener 350    
Technology Package 3,000    
Cargo tray 80    
Cargo net 50 70 70
Remote start 425 450 450
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,595  
Metal pedals   170 170
Universal garage door opener 291    
Technology Package 2,727    
Cargo tray 67    
Cargo net 42 45 45
Remote start 353 337 337
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,331  
Metal pedals   110 110
Options (change) 3,905 2,285 690
Options (change) 3,480 1,823 492
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $35,300 $38,155 $39,760
Total Invoice $32,755 $35,394 $37,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $510
Model Year201820172017
ModelOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine245hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$35,300$38,155$39,760
Adjustments for Features0-2,295-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,300$35,860$37,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,315
Total Invoice$32,755$35,394$37,002
Adjustments for Features0-2,129-2,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,755$33,265$34,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,331

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820172017
ModelOptimaOutbackOutback
TrimSX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$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
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  
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,440$7,735$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,295$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,129-2,406

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in108.1 in
Length191.1 in189.6 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,810 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested247580%
Total Not Requested60020%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested262583%
Total Not Requested52517%

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