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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,755

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackOptima
Trim3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $30,500
Base Invoice $30,860 $28,380
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Metal pedals 170  
Cargo net 70 50
Remote start 450 425
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo tray   80
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Metal pedals 110  
Cargo net 45 42
Remote start 337 353
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo tray   67
Options (change) 3,680 3,905
Options (change) 2,985 3,480
Destination 850 895
Total Price $37,525 $35,300
Total Invoice $34,695 $32,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $752
Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackOptima
Trim3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,525$35,300
Adjustments for Features-1,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,240$35,300
Total Invoice$34,695$32,755
Adjustments for Features-1,1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,507$32,755

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackOptima
Trim3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,975$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1880

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in110.4 in
Length189.6 in191.1 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in
Height66.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.3 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested150091%
Total Not Requested1509%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested227574%
Total Not Requested80026%

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