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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: $193

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,459

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $25,023 $33,481
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Cargo net 42 42 50 50
Universal garage door opener 77 77 350 350
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Metal pedals   149    
Launch Edition     2,900  
SX Base Package     3,085  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Cargo net 28 28 42 42
Universal garage door opener 50 50 291 291
Navigation system 1,822 1,822    
Metal pedals   94    
Launch Edition     2,665  
SX Base Package     2,842  
Options (change) 2,302 2,268 6,385 400
Options (change) 2,019 1,994 5,840 333
Destination 645 645 895 895
Total Price $33,942 $34,408 $34,135 $37,385
Total Invoice $31,459 $31,989 $31,758 $34,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,823
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,674
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5T5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,942$34,408$34,135$37,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-2,750-5,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,942$33,208$31,385$31,860
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$475
Total Invoice$31,459$31,989$31,758$34,709
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-2,559-5,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,459$30,873$29,199$29,579
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0$380

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSXSX Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
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$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
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  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$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
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Interior trim, special color  $0 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,640$6,840$8,390$11,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$2,750$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-2,559-5,130

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082017
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.4 in
Length188.7 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height63.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested280086%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested85033%
Total Not Requested175067%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

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

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