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Kia Seltos vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Seltos vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,165

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021200820082008
ModelSeltosOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSX2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,990 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495
Floor mats 130      
Cargo net 50 42 42 42
Cargo tray 80      
Roof rack crossbars 360      
Sunroof 700      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295      
Limited Package   2,700    
Stability control   300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183  
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Floor mats 0      
Cargo net 0 28 28 28
Cargo tray 0      
Roof rack crossbars 0      
Sunroof 0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0      
Limited Package   2,426    
Stability control   275    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119  
Navigation system     1,822 1,822
Options (change) 1,615 3,225 2,225 2,042
Options (change) 0 2,848 1,969 1,850
Destination 1,175 645 645 645
Total Price $30,780 $30,165 $33,865 $34,182

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,792
Model Year2021200820082008
ModelSeltosOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSX2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine175hp I4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionS7T4M5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,780$30,165$33,865$34,182
Adjustments for Features-5,550-4250-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,230$29,740$33,865$33,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,125$3,317

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2021200820082008
ModelSeltosOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSX2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900  
5-speed manual  $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Remote climate control$25   
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Cyclist detection$25   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Forward collision warning$200   
Hill descent control$250   
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle exit intervention$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents$100   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Lockable center differential$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Surround sound $250$250$250
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
LED headlights$1000   
Speaker lights$100   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$12,250$7,125$6,700$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,550$425$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-212-3970-1,048

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212008
ModelSeltosOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in105.1 in
Length172.0 in188.7 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height63.6 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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