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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelOutbackOptima
Trim3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,395 $26,500
Base Invoice $31,227 $24,760
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Metal pedals 170  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Metal pedals 110  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 3,260 4,350
Options (change) 2,686 3,885
Destination 850 750
Total Price $37,505 $31,600
Total Invoice $34,763 $29,395

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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: $70
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $170
Model Year20162012
ModelOutbackOptima
Trim3.6R LimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,505$31,600
Adjustments for Features-5,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,530$31,600
Total Invoice$34,763$29,395
Adjustments for Features-5,5380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,225$29,395

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162012
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,075$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5380

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162012
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in110.0 in
Length189.6 in190.7 in
Width72.4 in72.1 in
Height66.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.3 ft315.4 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
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested107536%
Total Not Requested193064%

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