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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i3.6REX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $19,895
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $18,510
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Rear spoiler     200
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 5,845 4,845 3,550
Options (change) 5,259 4,410 3,150
Destination 775 775 675
Total Price $29,915 $33,915 $24,120
Total Invoice $27,973 $31,645 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,286
Model Year201220122008
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i3.6REX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6162hp 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)225/60-17225/60-17215/50-17
Total Price$29,915$33,915$24,120
Adjustments for Features-2,515-3,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,400$30,450$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$27,973$31,645$22,335
Adjustments for Features-2,352-3,2330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,621$28,412$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122008
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
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$4,340$5,290$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$3,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,352-3,2330

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,390 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested260060%
Total Not Requested174040%

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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested212561%
Total Not Requested135039%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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