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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: $34,030

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,496

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,860

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelOptimaOptimaTribecaTribeca
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $32,595 $35,895
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $30,657 $33,703
Premium Package 3,300      
Technology Package 2,300      
Cargo net 50 50 46 46
Cargo tray 80 80 50 50
Sunroof     1,500  
Navigation system     2,200 2,200
Obstacle detection, rear     360 360
Premium Package 3,059      
Technology Package 2,129      
Cargo net 42 42 30 30
Cargo tray 67 67 33 33
Sunroof     1,304  
Navigation system     1,912 1,913
Obstacle detection, rear     234 234
Options (change) 5,730 130 4,156 2,656
Options (change) 5,297 109 3,513 2,210
Destination 800 800 775 775
Total Price $34,030 $36,230 $37,526 $39,326
Total Invoice $31,860 $33,872 $34,945 $36,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,471
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,130
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelOptimaOptimaTribecaTribeca
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8385, 10385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$34,030$36,230$37,526$39,326
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,025-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,030$34,880$36,501$37,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$1,200
Total Invoice$31,860$33,872$34,945$36,688
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-955-1,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,860$32,610$33,990$35,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$1,182

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year2014201420122012
ModelOptimaOptimaTribecaTribeca
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.6R 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 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
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$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,600$7,950$7,625$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$1,025$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-955-1,516

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20142012
ModelOptimaTribeca
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in108.2 in
Length190.7 in191.5 in
Width72.1 in73.9 in
Height57.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.4,140 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested80024%
Total Not Requested247576%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%

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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