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Kia Optima vs. Kia Seltos Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Kia Seltos Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
ModelOptimaSeltos
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $27,990
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 200  
Floor mats   130
Sunroof   700
Illuminated door sill trim plates   295
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
Rear spoiler 160  
Floor mats   0
Sunroof   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Options (change) 2,150 1,125
Options (change) 1,900 0
Destination 675 1,175
Total Price $22,720 $30,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,262
Model Year20082021
ModelOptimaSeltos
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$22,720$30,290
Adjustments for Features0-9,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,720$21,215

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20082021
ModelOptimaSeltos
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Cyclist detection $25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit intervention $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,175$12,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-352

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20082021
ModelOptimaSeltos
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.5 in
Length186.4 in172.0 in
Width71.1 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.862.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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