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Subaru B9 Tribeca vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru B9 Tribeca vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,800

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,903

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,780

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelB9 TribecaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,295 $23,650 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $30,263 $22,095 $25,040 $29,555
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Navigation system 2,000 1,400 1,400  
Third-row seat 1,600      
Premium Package   2,950 2,950  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Navigation system 1,839 1,250 1,250  
Third-row seat 1,308      
Premium Package   2,635 2,635  
Options (change) 3,783 4,350 4,350 0
Options (change) 3,266 3,885 3,885 0
Destination 625 800 800 800
Total Price $36,703 $28,800 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $34,154 $26,780 $29,725 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru B9 Tribeca vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,403
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,978
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelB9 TribecaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,703$28,800$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-550-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,203$28,800$31,400$31,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600$2,970
Total Invoice$34,154$26,780$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features-1,3960-512-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,758$26,780$29,213$29,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,433$2,667

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Features Comparison: Subaru B9 Tribeca vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelB9 TribecaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive, small   $5
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,800$6,300$6,850$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$550$980
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3960-512-908

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru B9 Tribeca vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062013
ModelB9 TribecaOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.2 in110.0 in
Length189.8 in190.7 in
Width73.9 in72.1 in
Height66.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,156 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru B9 Tribeca Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested273087%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested263087%

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