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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i3.6REX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $19,100
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $17,605
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler     220
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Rear spoiler     169
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
Options (change) 5,845 4,845 2,100
Options (change) 5,259 4,410 1,834
Destination 775 775 590
Total Price $29,915 $33,915 $21,790
Total Invoice $27,973 $31,645 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,558
Model Year201220122006
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$29,915$33,915$21,790
Adjustments for Features-4,690-5,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,225$28,275$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$27,973$31,645$20,029
Adjustments for Features-4,386-5,2630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,587$26,382$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122006
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
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$5,915$6,865$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,690$5,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,386-5,2630

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,390 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested230053%
Total Not Requested204047%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested182553%
Total Not Requested165047%

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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