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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072006
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,395 $30,295 $19,100
Base Invoice $24,712 $28,258 $17,605
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear spoiler   380 220
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
CD changer, remote     375
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear spoiler   285 169
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 260 457 2,475
Options (change) 169 335 2,122
Destination 625 625 590
Total Price $27,280 $31,377 $22,165
Total Invoice $25,506 $29,218 $20,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,220
Model Year200720072006
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4245hp H6138hp I4
TransmissionT4T5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/60-15
Total Price$27,280$31,377$22,165
Adjustments for Features-3,175-4,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,105$26,952$22,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,847$0
Total Invoice$25,506$29,218$20,317
Adjustments for Features-2,969-4,1210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,537$25,097$20,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,560$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072006
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 $900
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control $400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control $100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,250$6,500$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,175$4,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,969-4,1210

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072006
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length186.2 in185.8 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height59.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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