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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: $28,800

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,780

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $23,650 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $22,095 $25,040 $29,555
Limited Package 2,700          
Stability control 300          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 1,400 1,400  
Metal pedals     149      
Premium Package       2,950 2,950  
Limited Package 2,426          
Stability control 275          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Navigation system   1,822 1,822 1,250 1,250  
Metal pedals     94      
Premium Package       2,635 2,635  
Options (change) 3,260 2,260 2,226 4,350 4,350 0
Options (change) 2,870 1,991 1,966 3,885 3,885 0
Destination 645 645 645 800 800 800
Total Price $30,200 $33,900 $34,366 $28,800 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $28,174 $31,431 $31,961 $26,780 $29,725 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $377
Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionT4M5T5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,200$33,900$34,366$28,800$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features-1,090-665-1,8650-625-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,110$33,235$32,501$28,800$31,325$31,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,391$0$2,525$2,970
Total Invoice$28,174$31,431$31,961$26,780$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features-1,017-617-1,7340-581-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,157$30,814$30,227$26,780$29,144$29,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,657$3,070$0$2,364$2,667

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900     
5-speed manual $0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 $100
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Roof rack$300$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25 
Hood scoop $100    
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
Media drive, small     $5
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Speaker lights   $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100   
Floor mats$75$75$75   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$7,590$7,165$8,365$6,500$7,125$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$665$1,865$0$625$980
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,017-617-1,7340-581-908

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082013
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.0 in
Length188.7 in190.7 in
Width69.7 in72.1 in
Height63.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.4 ft3

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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested90037%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested273087%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested263087%

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