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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: $28,605

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $4,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,812

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $4,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015
ModelOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim3.6RSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $26,643 $25,920 $33,140
Limited Package 3,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Cargo tray   80 80
Limited Package 3,391    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Cargo tray   67 67
Options (change) 4,190 80 80
Options (change) 3,806 67 67
Destination 795 825 825
Total Price $33,480 $28,605 $36,405
Total Invoice $31,244 $26,812 $34,032

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,216
Model Year201320152015
ModelOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim3.6RSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,480$28,605$36,405
Adjustments for Features-2,3750-5,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,105$28,605$30,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,250
Total Invoice$31,244$26,812$34,032
Adjustments for Features-2,2160-5,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,028$26,812$28,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,032

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320152015
ModelOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim3.6RSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
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
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
HD radio$50 $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats$75  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,450$3,075$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$0$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2160-5,188

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132015
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in110.0 in
Length189.0 in190.7 in
Width71.7 in72.1 in
Height65.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft315.4 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
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested265077%
Total Not Requested77523%

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