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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: $31,220

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,073

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim3.6RSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $26,460 $27,865 $33,435
Limited Package 3,400    
Navigation system 1,550    
Sunroof 1,445    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo tray   80 80
Limited Package 3,207    
Navigation system 1,294    
Sunroof 1,203    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo tray   67 67
Options (change) 6,395 430 430
Options (change) 5,704 358 358
Destination 775 850 850
Total Price $35,465 $31,220 $37,320
Total Invoice $32,939 $29,073 $34,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,138
Model Year201220162016
ModelOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim3.6RSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,465$31,220$37,320
Adjustments for Features-1,8600-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,605$31,220$32,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$32,939$29,073$34,643
Adjustments for Features-1,7280-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,211$29,073$30,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220162016
ModelOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim3.6RSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,400$4,540$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7280-4,595

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122016
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in110.4 in
Length188.2 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height65.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft315.9 ft3

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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 control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested250072%
Total Not Requested97528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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