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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092021
ModelOptimaOptimaSeltos
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $27,990
Premium Package 1,300 1,300  
Convenience Package 970 800  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200  
Floor mats     130
Sunroof     700
Illuminated door sill trim plates     295
Premium Package 1,160 1,160  
Convenience Package 865 715  
Navigation system 1,075 1,075  
Floor mats     0
Sunroof     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Options (change) 3,470 3,300 1,125
Options (change) 3,100 2,950 0
Destination 675 675 1,175
Total Price $24,835 $25,115 $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: $2,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,899
Model Year200920092021
ModelOptimaOptimaSeltos
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,835$25,115$30,290
Adjustments for Features-3000-8,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,535$25,115$21,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year200920092021
ModelOptimaOptimaSeltos
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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$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$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights  $1000
Speaker lights  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,425$3,125$11,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$8,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2780-322

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20092021
ModelOptimaSeltos
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.5 in
Length189.0 in172.0 in
Width71.1 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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
15.0 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.062.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested40055%
Total Not Requested32545%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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