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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOptima
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,445 $37,745 $37,345 $39,695 $19,100
Leather Package         1,000
Floor mats         85
Rear spoiler         220
Antilock brakes (ABS)         795
Leather Package         890
Floor mats         65
Rear spoiler         169
Antilock brakes (ABS)         710
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,100
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,834
Destination 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,010 590
Total Price $34,455 $38,755 $38,355 $40,705 $21,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,342
Model Year20202020202020202006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOptima
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18205/60-15
Total Price$34,455$38,755$38,355$40,705$21,790
Adjustments for Features-8,250-9,150-12,250-12,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,205$29,605$26,105$28,455$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$100$3,500$0$2,350$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202020202020202006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOptima
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Lane sway warning  $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,975$10,875$13,975$13,975$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,250$9,150$12,250$12,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-242-238-323-3040

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202006
ModelOutbackOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in106.3 in
Length191.3 in185.8 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height66.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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