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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $19,100
Base Invoice $28,106 $30,860 $17,605
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195  
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler     220
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830  
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Rear spoiler     169
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
Options (change) 2,195 2,195 2,100
Options (change) 1,830 1,830 1,834
Destination 850 850 590
Total Price $33,040 $36,040 $21,790
Total Invoice $30,786 $33,540 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,846
Model Year201520152006
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18205/60-15
Total Price$33,040$36,040$21,790
Adjustments for Features-8,490-8,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,550$27,050$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0
Total Invoice$30,786$33,540$20,029
Adjustments for Features-7,911-8,3660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,875$25,174$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,299$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152006
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,065$10,565$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,490$8,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,911-8,3660

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152006
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in106.3 in
Length189.6 in185.8 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height66.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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