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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: $36,460

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,158

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,826

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $25,023 $33,481
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,585      
Metal pedals 172 172    
Cargo net 81 81 50 50
Remote start 470 470 425 425
Technology Package     4,800  
SX Base Package     3,085  
Universal garage door opener     350 350
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,323      
Metal pedals 112 112    
Cargo net 52 52 42 42
Remote start 352 352 353 353
Technology Package     4,380  
SX Base Package     2,842  
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Options (change) 2,308 723 8,710 825
Options (change) 1,839 516 7,908 686
Destination 915 915 895 895
Total Price $38,618 $40,328 $36,460 $37,810
Total Invoice $35,818 $37,520 $33,826 $35,062

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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: $327
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $313
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6256hp H6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,618$40,328$36,460$37,810
Adjustments for Features-2,485-2,5750-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,133$37,753$36,460$36,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,620$0$475
Total Invoice$35,818$37,520$33,826$35,062
Adjustments for Features-2,305-2,3960-811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,513$35,124$33,826$34,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,611$0$425

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOptimaOptima
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringSXSX Limited
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$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
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$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$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Fog lights$125$125  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,150$8,240$5,665$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,485$2,575$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,305-2,3960-811

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182017
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in110.4 in
Length189.9 in191.1 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in
Height66.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,893 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

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested257584%
Total Not Requested47516%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested280054%
Total Not Requested235046%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%

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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