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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $19,895
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $18,510
Limited Package 5,000      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Stability control       650
Convenience Package       700
Appearance Package       700
Premium Package       1,300
Rear spoiler       200
Limited Package 4,538      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Stability control       580
Convenience Package       625
Appearance Package       625
Premium Package       1,160
Rear spoiler       160
Options (change) 5,260 260 77 3,550
Options (change) 4,707 169 50 3,150
Destination 695 695 695 675
Total Price $28,250 $32,550 $32,867 $24,120
Total Invoice $26,422 $30,231 $30,669 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,936
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6162hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$28,250$32,550$32,867$24,120
Adjustments for Features-2,300-2,425-3,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,950$30,125$29,442$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$0
Total Invoice$26,422$30,231$30,669$22,335
Adjustments for Features-2,151-2,252-3,1960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,271$27,979$27,473$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,708$3,202$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2009200920092008
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$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Sunshade, rear   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
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 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
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$4,950$5,075$6,075$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$2,425$3,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,151-2,252-3,1960

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.1 in
Length188.7 in186.4 in
Width69.7 in71.1 in
Height63.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft314.8 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 wheel125Yes
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
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested275047%
Total Not Requested307553%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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