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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: $23,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,049

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,356

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimEX+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,100 $18,400 $20,500
Base Invoice $17,605 $17,523 $19,521
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85 115 115
Rear spoiler 220 395 395
2.7L V6 1,300    
Primo Package   3,000  
Audio Package   1,400  
UVO e-Services Package   500  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Sun & Sound Package     2,600
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65 93 93
Rear spoiler 169 327 327
2.7L V6 1,020    
Primo Package   2,740  
Audio Package   1,292  
UVO e-Services Package   465  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Sun & Sound Package     2,378
Options (change) 3,400 5,760 3,460
Options (change) 2,854 5,208 3,089
Destination 590 795 795
Total Price $23,090 $24,955 $24,755
Total Invoice $21,049 $23,526 $23,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,378
Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimEX+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp V6164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6350, 10350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,090$24,955$24,755
Adjustments for Features0-5,150-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,090$19,805$21,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650
Total Invoice$21,049$23,526$23,405
Adjustments for Features0-4,855-3,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,049$18,671$20,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimEX+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights $100$100
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats $200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,225$8,375$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,150$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,855-3,120

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length185.8 in163.0 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height55.5 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.2,879 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.661.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested137537%
Total Not Requested235063%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested132579%
UVO e-Services Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested10027%
Total Not Requested27573%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested247593%

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