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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i3.6REX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $19,395
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $18,045
Limited Package 4,300 3,300  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445 800
Convenience Package     700
Leather seating surfaces     600
Rear spoiler     200
Limited Package 3,964 3,115  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203 715
Convenience Package     625
Leather seating surfaces     535
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 5,745 4,745 2,300
Options (change) 5,167 4,318 2,035
Destination 725 725 640
Total Price $29,665 $33,665 $22,335
Total Invoice $27,740 $31,412 $20,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,710
Model Year201120112007
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i3.6REX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6161hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17205/60-16
Total Price$29,665$33,665$22,335
Adjustments for Features-3,540-4,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,125$29,175$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$27,740$31,412$20,720
Adjustments for Features-3,310-4,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,430$27,222$20,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,792$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112007
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i3.6REX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$4,965$5,915$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$4,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,310-4,1900

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112007
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in107.1 in
Length188.2 in186.4 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height65.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft314.8 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
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested282562%
Total Not Requested174038%

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
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested235064%
Total Not Requested135036%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

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%

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