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Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,945

Kia Soul   
Difference: $3,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,275

Kia Soul   
Difference: $2,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimLXEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,400 $19,100 $13,900
Base Invoice $15,245 $17,605 $13,600
2.7L V6 1,550 1,300  
4-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795 795  
Floor mats 85 85 95
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,800
Alloy wheels     400
2.7L V6 1,150 1,020  
4-speed shiftable automatic 1,160    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710 710  
Floor mats 65 65 75
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,500
Alloy wheels     350
Options (change) 3,680 2,180 2,295
Options (change) 3,085 1,795 1,925
Destination 590 590 750
Total Price $20,670 $21,870 $16,945
Total Invoice $18,920 $19,990 $16,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,530
Model Year200620062012
ModelOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimLXEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp V6170hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16195/65-15
Total Price$20,670$21,870$16,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,670$19,545$14,925
Cost Above Minimum$1,125$0$0
Total Invoice$18,920$19,990$16,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,920$17,865$14,335
Cost Above Minimum$1,055$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year200620062012
ModelOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimLXEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player $50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Manual remote mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Power mirrors$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Total Value of Features$1,600$3,925$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,125-1,940

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.4 in
Length185.8 in162.2 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height55.5 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.2,690 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.653.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Soul

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%

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