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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: $34,030

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $2,533

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,860

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $2,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $25,763 $32,963
Metal pedals 172 172    
Cargo net 81 81 50 50
Technology Package     2,300  
Premium Package     3,300  
Cargo tray     80 80
Metal pedals 112 112    
Cargo net 52 52 42 42
Technology Package     2,129  
Premium Package     3,059  
Cargo tray     67 67
Options (change) 253 253 5,730 130
Options (change) 164 164 5,297 109
Destination 915 915 800 800
Total Price $36,563 $39,858 $34,030 $36,230
Total Invoice $34,143 $37,168 $31,860 $33,872

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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: $127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $201
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6256hp H6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,563$39,858$34,030$36,230
Adjustments for Features-2,660-5,8000-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,903$34,058$34,030$34,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$155$0$850
Total Invoice$34,143$37,168$31,860$33,872
Adjustments for Features-2,484-5,4090-1,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,659$31,759$31,860$32,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$750

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
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$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Navigation app$50   
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600$600$600
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,335$11,475$5,675$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,660$5,800$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,484-5,4090-1,262

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182014
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in110.0 in
Length189.9 in190.7 in
Width72.4 in72.1 in
Height66.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.3 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested112534%
Total Not Requested215066%

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