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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,400

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,019

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,459

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014201420142014
ModelOutbackOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $23,950 $31,995 $25,500 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $29,058 $22,429 $29,670 $23,877 $25,763 $32,963
Cargo net 42 50 50 50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 77          
Rear spoiler 380          
Navigation system 2,000          
Technology Package   2,300     2,300  
Premium Package   3,300     3,300  
Panoramic sunroof     1,500      
Premium Tech Package       5,300    
Cargo net 28 42 42 42 42 42
Universal garage door opener 50          
Rear spoiler 285          
Navigation system 1,823          
Technology Package   2,129     2,129  
Premium Package   3,059     3,059  
Panoramic sunroof     1,395      
Premium Tech Package       4,919    
Options (change) 2,499 5,650 1,550 5,350 5,650 50
Options (change) 2,186 5,230 1,437 4,961 5,230 42
Destination 625 800 800 800 800 800
Total Price $34,419 $30,400 $34,345 $31,650 $33,950 $36,150
Total Invoice $31,869 $28,459 $31,907 $29,638 $31,793 $33,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,025
Model Year200620142014201420142014
ModelOutbackOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,419$30,400$34,345$31,650$33,950$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-2,125-1,925-2,625-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,419$28,675$32,220$29,725$31,325$32,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545$1,050$2,650$4,250
Total Invoice$31,869$28,459$31,907$29,638$31,793$33,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,615-1,974-1,803-2,458-3,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,869$26,844$29,933$27,835$29,335$30,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,089$991$2,491$3,945

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620142014201420142014
ModelOutbackOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700     
FWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  $100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200 $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100$100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100   
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200  $200
Sunroof$900     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Floor mats$75     
Folding second row seats $300 $300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,825$7,550$7,950$7,750$8,450$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$2,125$1,925$2,625$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,615-1,974-1,803-2,458-3,016

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062014
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.0 in
Length186.2 in190.7 in
Width69.7 in72.1 in
Height59.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested40012%
Total Not Requested297588%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100022%
Total Not Requested355078%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested40012%
Total Not Requested287588%

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