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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: $28,292

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $3,503

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,450

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $3,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $30,500
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $28,380
Limited Package 5,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Cargo net 42 42 42 50
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 350
Metal pedals     149  
Limited Package 4,538      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Cargo net 28 28 28 42
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 291
Metal pedals     94  
Options (change) 5,302 302 268 400
Options (change) 4,735 197 172 333
Destination 695 695 695 895
Total Price $28,292 $32,592 $33,058 $31,795
Total Invoice $26,450 $30,259 $30,791 $29,608

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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: $1,313
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,119
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6245hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$28,292$32,592$33,058$31,795
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,200-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,292$32,467$31,858$29,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,566$0
Total Invoice$26,450$30,259$30,791$29,608
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,118-2,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,450$30,143$29,673$27,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,693$3,223$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2009200920092018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,600$5,725$6,800$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,200$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,118-2,039

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
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
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
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
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested382566%
Total Not Requested200034%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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

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