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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $19,100
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $17,605
Limited Package 5,000      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Leather Package       1,000
Floor mats       85
Rear spoiler       220
Antilock brakes (ABS)       795
CD changer, remote       375
Limited Package 4,538      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Leather Package       890
Floor mats       65
Rear spoiler       169
Antilock brakes (ABS)       710
CD changer, remote       288
Options (change) 5,260 260 77 2,475
Options (change) 4,707 169 50 2,122
Destination 695 695 695 590
Total Price $28,250 $32,550 $32,867 $22,165
Total Invoice $26,422 $30,231 $30,669 $20,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,849
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/60-15
Total Price$28,250$32,550$32,867$22,165
Adjustments for Features-4,550-4,575-5,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,700$27,975$27,292$22,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,275$3,592$0
Total Invoice$26,422$30,231$30,669$20,317
Adjustments for Features-4,256-4,249-5,2020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,166$25,982$25,467$20,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,816$3,301$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,075$7,100$8,100$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,550$4,575$5,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,256-4,249-5,2020

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092006
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length188.7 in185.8 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height63.2 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof, large1100No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested242542%
Total Not Requested340058%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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