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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192008
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,995 $38,995 $19,895
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Rear spoiler     200
2.7L V6     1,005
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Rear spoiler     160
2.7L V6     840
Options (change) 0 0 4,555
Options (change) 0 0 3,990
Destination 975 975 675
Total Price $35,970 $39,970 $25,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,446
Model Year201920192008
ModelOutbackOutbackOptima
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6256hp H6185hp 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$35,970$39,970$25,125
Adjustments for Features-6,950-10,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,020$29,880$25,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201920192008
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
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$9,275$12,415$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,950$10,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-188-2460

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20192008
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in107.1 in
Length189.9 in186.4 in
Width72.4 in71.1 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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