Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2013 Kia Optima Kia Optima 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,100

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,061

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,209

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,796

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim3.6RSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $26,643 $25,023 $33,481
Limited Package 3,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186    
Universal garage door opener 85 350 350
Limited Package 3,391    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121    
Universal garage door opener 55 291 291
Options (change) 3,871 350 350
Options (change) 3,567 291 291
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $33,161 $28,100 $37,335
Total Invoice $31,005 $26,209 $34,667

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Outback dealer quotes or Kia Optima dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,986
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,856
Model Year201320172017
ModelOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim3.6RSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,161$28,100$37,335
Adjustments for Features-2,0750-8,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,086$28,100$29,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135
Total Invoice$31,005$26,209$34,667
Adjustments for Features-1,9400-7,521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,065$26,209$27,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$937

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320172017
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $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 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $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$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio$50 $50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
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  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,440$3,365$11,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$0$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9400-7,521

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132017
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in110.4 in
Length189.0 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height65.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,613 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

Return to top

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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested265077%
Total Not Requested77523%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.