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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: $29,195

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,224

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,218

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018201820182018
ModelOutbackOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,295 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $28,258 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Cargo net 42 50 50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 77 350 350 350 350
Rear spoiler 380        
Navigation system 2,000        
Premium Package   2,300      
Cargo net 28 42 42 42 42
Universal garage door opener 50 291 291 291 291
Rear spoiler 285        
Navigation system 1,823        
Premium Package   2,088      
Options (change) 2,499 2,700 400 400 400
Options (change) 2,186 2,421 333 333 333
Destination 625 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $33,419 $29,195 $32,285 $31,586 $31,795
Total Invoice $31,069 $27,218 $29,980 $29,052 $29,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,114
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,753
Model Year20072018201820182018
ModelOutbackOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$33,419$29,195$32,285$31,586$31,795
Adjustments for Features-1,825-1,715-3000-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,594$27,480$31,985$31,586$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,505$4,106$1,025
Total Invoice$31,069$27,218$29,980$29,052$29,608
Adjustments for Features-1,697-1,599-2790-3,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,372$25,619$29,701$29,052$26,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,082$3,433$925

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072018201820182018
ModelOutbackOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200  $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack   $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200  $1200
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
HD radio  $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation system$600 $600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250 
Traffic information  $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100 
Fog lights$125   $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,275$7,165$5,750$5,450$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$1,715$300$0$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,697-1,599-2790-3,064

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072018
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.4 in
Length186.2 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height59.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested190084%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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