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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,292 Subaru Outback 2.5i | |||||||
| Difference: $1,358 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,280 Subaru Outback 2.5i | |||||||
| Difference: $1,358 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Outback | Outback | Outback | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | 2.5i | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.0R Limited | Hybrid EX | SX | SX Turbo | SX Limited Turbo |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $22,295 | $31,595 | $32,095 | $31,995 | $25,500 | $27,500 | $35,300 |
| Base Invoice | $21,020 | $29,367 | $29,924 | $29,670 | $23,877 | $25,763 | $32,963 |
| Limited Package | 5,000 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | |||||
| Cargo net | 42 | 42 | 42 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Universal garage door opener | 77 | 77 | 77 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||||
| Metal pedals | 149 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,500 | ||||||
| Premium Tech Package | 5,300 | ||||||
| Technology Package | 2,300 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 3,300 | ||||||
| Limited Package | 4,538 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | |||||
| Cargo net | 28 | 28 | 28 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Universal garage door opener | 50 | 50 | 50 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,830 | 1,823 | 1,822 | ||||
| Metal pedals | 94 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,395 | ||||||
| Premium Tech Package | 4,919 | ||||||
| Technology Package | 2,129 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 3,059 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 7,302 | 2,302 | 2,268 | 1,550 | 5,350 | 5,650 | 50 |
| Options (change) | 6,565 | 2,020 | 1,994 | 1,437 | 4,961 | 5,230 | 42 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 695 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| Total Price | $30,292 | $34,592 | $35,058 | $34,345 | $31,650 | $33,950 | $36,150 |
| Total Invoice | $28,280 | $32,082 | $32,613 | $31,907 | $29,638 | $31,793 | $33,805 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $608 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $656 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Outback | Outback | Outback | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | 2.5i | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.0R Limited | Hybrid EX | SX | SX Turbo | SX Limited Turbo |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 243hp H4 | 245hp H6 | 159hp I4 H | 192hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 274hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | M5 | T5 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 9 | 440, 9 | 440, 9 | 550, 12 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $30,292 | $34,592 | $35,058 | $34,345 | $31,650 | $33,950 | $36,150 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -125 | -1,200 | -875 | -750 | -1,450 | -2,800 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,292 | $34,467 | $33,858 | $33,470 | $30,900 | $32,500 | $33,350 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,175 | $3,566 | $2,570 | $0 | $1,600 | $2,450 |
| Total Invoice | $28,280 | $32,082 | $32,613 | $31,907 | $29,638 | $31,793 | $33,805 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -116 | -1,116 | -813 | -702 | -1,358 | -2,618 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,280 | $31,966 | $31,497 | $31,094 | $28,936 | $30,435 | $31,187 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,686 | $3,217 | $2,158 | $0 | $1,499 | $2,251 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Outback | Outback | Outback | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | 2.5i | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.0R Limited | Hybrid EX | SX | SX Turbo | SX Limited Turbo |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||||
| Roof rack | $300 | ||||||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $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 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $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 | $0 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Raised heavy-duty suspension | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,175 | $6,300 | $7,375 | $7,050 | $6,925 | $7,625 | $8,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $125 | $1,200 | $875 | $750 | $1,450 | $2,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -116 | -1,116 | -813 | -702 | -1,358 | -2,618 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 |
| Model | Outback | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 188.7 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,331 lb. | 3,238 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 44.1 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.7 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.6 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.9 in | 34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof, large | 1100 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Roof rack crossbars | 50 | No |
| Cargo cover | 75 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Mud guards | 75 | No |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| 225/55VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 4025 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 3300 | 73% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 53% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 2625 | 80% |
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