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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: $6,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102006
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i3.6REX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,995 $27,995 $19,100
Base Invoice $21,663 $26,186 $17,605
Limited Package 4,000 3,000  
Sunroof 995 995  
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler     220
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
CD changer, remote     375
Limited Package 3,689 2,838  
Sunroof 829 829  
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Rear spoiler     169
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 4,995 3,995 2,475
Options (change) 4,518 3,667 2,122
Destination 695 695 590
Total Price $28,685 $32,685 $22,165
Total Invoice $26,876 $30,548 $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: $2,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,844
Model Year201020102006
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i3.6REX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6138hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17205/60-15
Total Price$28,685$32,685$22,165
Adjustments for Features-3,965-4,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,720$27,770$22,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$26,876$30,548$20,317
Adjustments for Features-3,715-4,5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,161$25,954$20,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,793$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020102006
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i3.6REX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,765$6,715$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,965$4,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,715-4,5940

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102006
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in185.8 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height65.7 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested250059%
Total Not Requested174041%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested202560%
Total Not Requested135040%

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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