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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: $32,685

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202010
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,190 $27,995
Cargo tray 80  
Limited Package   3,000
Sunroof   995
Cargo tray 67  
Limited Package   2,838
Sunroof   829
Options (change) 80 3,995
Options (change) 67 3,667
Destination 965 695
Total Price $33,235 $32,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,563
Model Year20202010
ModelOptimaOutback
TrimSX3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine245hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$33,235$32,685
Adjustments for Features-1,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,720$32,685

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202010
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 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
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$7,340$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-470

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202010
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 Weight3,558 lb.3,544 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested230068%
Total Not Requested107532%

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