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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,257

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelOutbackOptima
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,295 $19,895
Base Invoice $28,258 $18,510
Rear spoiler 380 200
Universal garage door opener 77  
Stability control   650
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Rear spoiler 285 160
Universal garage door opener 50  
Stability control   580
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 457 3,550
Options (change) 335 3,150
Destination 625 675
Total Price $31,377 $24,120
Total Invoice $29,218 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,765
Model Year20072008
ModelOutbackOptima
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6162hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$31,377$24,120
Adjustments for Features-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,102$24,120
Total Invoice$29,218$22,335
Adjustments for Features-2,1180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,100$22,335

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072008
ModelOutbackOptima
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$4,300$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072008
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.1 in
Length186.2 in186.4 in
Width69.7 in71.1 in
Height59.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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