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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: $30,515

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $5,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelOptimaOptimaSeltos
TrimSXSX LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $27,990
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Cargo mat     95
Floor mats     130
Sunroof     700
Illuminated door sill trim plates     295
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Cargo net 42 42 0
Cargo tray 67 67 0
Cargo mat     0
Floor mats     0
Sunroof     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Options (change) 4,930 130 1,350
Options (change) 4,489 109 0
Destination 850 850 1,175
Total Price $35,720 $37,020 $30,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,089
Model Year201620162021
ModelOptimaOptimaSeltos
TrimSXSX LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,720$37,020$30,515
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,720$36,720$28,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year201620162021
ModelOptimaOptimaSeltos
TrimSXSX LimitedSX
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$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cyclist detection  $25
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200 $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle exit intervention  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,300$8,600$9,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-60

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20162021
ModelOptimaSeltos
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in103.5 in
Length191.1 in172.0 in
Width73.2 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.962.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested200040%
Total Not Requested300060%

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