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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: $32,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,028

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelOptimaTribecaTribeca
TrimSX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $32,595 $35,895
Base Invoice $28,380 $30,657 $33,703
Universal garage door opener 350    
Cargo net 50 46 46
Cargo tray 80 50 50
Remote start 425 379 379
Sunroof   1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   360 360
Universal garage door opener 291    
Cargo net 42 30 30
Cargo tray 67 33 33
Remote start 353 246 246
Sunroof   1,304  
Obstacle detection, rear   234 234
Options (change) 905 2,335 835
Options (change) 753 1,847 543
Destination 895 775 775
Total Price $32,300 $35,705 $37,505
Total Invoice $30,028 $33,279 $35,021

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,985
Model Year201820122012
ModelOptimaTribecaTribeca
TrimSX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6385, 10385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$32,300$35,705$37,505
Adjustments for Features0-285-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,300$35,420$36,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$30,028$33,279$35,021
Adjustments for Features0-266-826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,028$33,013$34,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,182

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year201820122012
ModelOptimaTribecaTribeca
TrimSX3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,765$7,050$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$285$885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-266-826

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaTribeca
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in108.2 in
Length191.1 in191.5 in
Width73.2 in73.9 in
Height57.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,140 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.937.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.974.4 ft3

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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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