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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: $33,942

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $88

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,459

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $25,763 $32,963
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Cargo net 42 42 50 50
Universal garage door opener 77 77    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Metal pedals   149    
Technology Package     2,300  
Premium Package     3,300  
Cargo tray     80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Cargo net 28 28 42 42
Universal garage door opener 50 50    
Navigation system 1,822 1,822    
Metal pedals   94    
Technology Package     2,129  
Premium Package     3,059  
Cargo tray     67 67
Options (change) 2,302 2,268 5,730 130
Options (change) 2,019 1,994 5,297 109
Destination 645 645 800 800
Total Price $33,942 $34,408 $34,030 $36,230
Total Invoice $31,459 $31,989 $31,860 $33,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $603
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $347
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,942$34,408$34,030$36,230
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,425-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,942$33,208$32,605$33,455
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$850
Total Invoice$31,459$31,989$31,860$33,872
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-1,334-2,594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,459$30,873$30,526$31,278
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0$752

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop$100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,800$7,000$7,225$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,425$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-1,334-2,594

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082014
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.0 in
Length188.7 in190.7 in
Width69.7 in72.1 in
Height63.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 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
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
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
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested65020%
Total Not Requested262580%

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