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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: $36,070

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,495

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim3.6R LimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,395 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $31,227 $27,865 $33,435
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795    
Metal pedals 170    
Cargo net 70 50 50
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo tray   80 80
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663    
Metal pedals 110    
Cargo net 45 42 42
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo tray   67 67
Options (change) 3,330 5,280 480
Options (change) 2,731 4,780 400
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $37,575 $36,070 $37,370
Total Invoice $34,808 $33,495 $34,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $535
Model Year201620162016
ModelOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim3.6R LimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,575$36,070$37,370
Adjustments for Features-1,9950-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,580$36,070$37,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$34,808$33,495$34,685
Adjustments for Features-1,8480-278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,960$33,495$34,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$912

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162016
ModelOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim3.6R LimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$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$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,110$5,115$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,995$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8480-278

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162016
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested220044%
Total Not Requested280056%

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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