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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Seltos Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Seltos Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,780

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $5,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172021
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSeltos
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $27,990
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,995 1,595      
Wheel-lip moldings 450 450 450 450  
Cargo net 70 70 70 70 50
Remote start 450 450 450 450  
Roof rack crossbars         360
Cargo tray         80
Floor mats         130
Sunroof         700
Illuminated door sill trim plates         295
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,663 1,331      
Wheel-lip moldings 337 337 337 337  
Cargo net 45 45 45 45 0
Remote start 337 337 337 337  
Roof rack crossbars         0
Cargo tray         0
Floor mats         0
Sunroof         0
Illuminated door sill trim plates         0
Options (change) 2,965 2,565 970 970 1,615
Options (change) 2,382 2,050 719 719 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 1,175
Total Price $36,230 $38,435 $37,840 $40,040 $30,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,233
Model Year20172017201720172021
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSeltos
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6175hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,230$38,435$37,840$40,040$30,780
Adjustments for Features-1,285-1,285-1,575-1,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,945$37,150$36,265$38,465$30,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,205$1,320$3,520$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20172017201720172021
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSeltos
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware    $1000
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote app    $25
Remote climate control    $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Cyclist detection    $25
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist    $400
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Vehicle exit intervention    $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300  $300
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential    $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400$400 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights    $1000
Speaker lights    $100
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,485$8,485$8,775$8,775$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$1,285$1,575$1,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,192-1,191-1,467-1,4640

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20172021
ModelOutbackSeltos
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in103.5 in
Length189.6 in172.0 in
Width72.4 in70.9 in
Height66.1 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft362.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested315086%
Total Not Requested50014%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested265084%
Total Not Requested50016%

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