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Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,270

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,115

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelTribecaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,595 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $30,727 $27,865 $33,435
Navigation system 2,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293    
Cargo net 47 50 50
Cargo tray 75 80 80
Obstacle detection, rear 325    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Navigation system 2,207    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190    
Cargo net 30 42 42
Cargo tray 46 67 67
Obstacle detection, rear 211    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 3,140 480 480
Options (change) 2,684 400 400
Destination 695 850 850
Total Price $36,430 $31,270 $37,370
Total Invoice $34,106 $29,115 $34,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,250
Model Year200920162016
ModelTribecaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,430$31,270$37,370
Adjustments for Features-1,8600-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,570$31,270$32,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$34,106$29,115$34,685
Adjustments for Features-1,7410-4,594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,365$29,115$30,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$976

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920162016
ModelTribecaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,925$5,065$10,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7410-4,594

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092016
ModelTribecaOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.2 in110.4 in
Length191.5 in191.1 in
Width73.9 in73.2 in
Height66.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,140 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.6 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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