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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $20,690
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $19,255
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package     970
Navigation system     1,200
2.7L V6     1,005
Premium Package     1,160
Convenience Package     865
Navigation system     1,075
2.7L V6     840
Options (change) 0 0 4,475
Options (change) 0 0 3,940
Destination 915 915 675
Total Price $36,310 $39,605 $25,840
Total Invoice $33,979 $37,004 $23,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,909
Model Year201820182009
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6256hp H6194hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18215/50-17
Total Price$36,310$39,605$25,840
Adjustments for Features-6,625-9,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,685$29,840$25,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$155$0
Total Invoice$33,979$37,004$23,870
Adjustments for Features-6,200-9,1240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,779$27,880$23,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$101$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182009
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
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 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$9,125$12,265$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,625$9,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,200-9,1240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in107.1 in
Length189.9 in189.0 in
Width72.4 in71.1 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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