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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i3.6REX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $20,995
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $19,620
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 1,200
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Premium Package     2,200
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 1,075
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Premium Package     1,960
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 3,400
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 3,035
Destination 775 775 695
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $25,090
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,368
Model Year201220122010
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i3.6REX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6175hp 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$31,465$35,465$25,090
Adjustments for Features-2,740-3,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,725$31,775$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$23,350
Adjustments for Features-2,549-3,4270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,718$29,512$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,794$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122010
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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$4,140$5,090$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$3,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,549-3,4270

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in107.1 in
Length188.2 in189.0 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height65.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft315.0 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 radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested282565%
Total Not Requested151535%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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 radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested235068%
Total Not Requested112532%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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