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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: $3,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142021
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSeltos
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,995 $27,500 $35,300 $27,990
Technology Package 700 2,300    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80
Premium Package   3,300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates       295
Sunroof       700
Technology Package 650 2,129    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395      
Cargo net 42 42 42 0
Cargo tray 67 67 67 0
Premium Package   3,059    
Illuminated door sill trim plates       0
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 2,330 5,730 130 1,125
Options (change) 2,154 5,297 109 0
Destination 800 800 800 1,175
Total Price $35,125 $34,030 $36,230 $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: $7,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,814
Model Year2014201420142021
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSeltos
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 8400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,125$34,030$36,230$30,290
Adjustments for Features0-25-1,375-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,125$34,005$34,855$26,365
Cost Above Minimum$1,120$0$850$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year2014201420142021
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSeltos
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware   $1000
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start   $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, 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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle exit intervention   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,500$7,525$8,875$11,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$1,375$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-1,286-152

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20142021
ModelOptimaSeltos
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in103.5 in
Length190.7 in172.0 in
Width72.1 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested282586%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested100078%
Total Not Requested27522%

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