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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Tribeca Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Tribeca Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaTribecaTribeca
TrimSXHybrid3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $25,700 $32,595 $35,895
Base Invoice $24,760 $24,020 $30,657 $33,703
Premium Package 2,950      
Navigation system 1,400   2,200 2,200
Premium Technology Package   5,350    
Sunroof     1,500  
Premium Package 2,635      
Navigation system 1,250   1,912 1,913
Premium Technology Package   4,780    
Sunroof     1,304  
Options (change) 4,350 5,350 3,700 2,200
Options (change) 3,885 4,780 3,216 1,913
Destination 750 750 775 775
Total Price $31,600 $31,800 $37,070 $38,870
Total Invoice $29,395 $29,550 $34,648 $36,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,274
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaTribecaTribeca
TrimSXHybrid3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4166hp I4 H256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12385, 10385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$31,600$31,800$37,070$38,870
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,150-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$31,600$34,920$36,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$29,395$29,550$34,648$36,391
Adjustments for Features0-186-2,010-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,395$29,364$32,638$33,816
Cost Above Minimum$31$0$0$1,178

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaTribecaTribeca
TrimSXHybrid3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75   
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,925$6,125$8,075$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,150$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-2,010-2,575

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaTribeca
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in108.2 in
Length190.7 in191.5 in
Width72.1 in73.9 in
Height57.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.4,141 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.437.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.474.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested80027%
Total Not Requested220573%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested355055%
Total Not Requested290545%

Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%

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