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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: $30,220

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $6,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202021
ModelOptimaSeltos
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,190 $27,990
Technology Package 3,000  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80
Remote start 425  
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   130
Sunroof   700
Technology Package 2,727  
Cargo net 42 0
Cargo tray 67 0
Remote start 353  
Cargo mat   0
Floor mats   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 3,555 1,055
Options (change) 3,189 0
Destination 965 1,175
Total Price $36,710 $30,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,014
Model Year20202021
ModelOptimaSeltos
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,710$30,220
Adjustments for Features0-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,710$29,320

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20202021
ModelOptimaSeltos
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit intervention $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,975$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-35

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20202021
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 Weight3,231 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested240078%
Total Not Requested67522%

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