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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: $30,290

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112021
ModelOptimaOptimaSeltos
TrimSXHybridSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,200 $26,500 $27,990
Technology Package 2,000    
Premium Package 2,000    
Premium Technology Package   5,000  
Floor mats     130
Illuminated door sill trim plates     295
Sunroof     700
Technology Package 1,785    
Premium Package 1,790    
Premium Technology Package   4,465  
Floor mats     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 4,000 5,000 1,125
Options (change) 3,575 4,465 0
Destination 750 750 1,175
Total Price $30,950 $32,250 $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: $5,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,836
Model Year201120112021
ModelOptimaOptimaSeltos
TrimSXHybridSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4166hp I4 H175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,950$32,250$30,290
Adjustments for Features00-5,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,950$32,250$24,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,300$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year201120112021
ModelOptimaOptimaSeltos
TrimSXHybridSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
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
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle exit intervention  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic information$25  
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$6,100$6,100$11,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments00-206

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20112021
ModelOptimaSeltos
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in103.5 in
Length190.7 in172.0 in
Width72.1 in70.9 in
Height57.3 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.462.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested210091%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested175030%
Total Not Requested410070%

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