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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: $20,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620212021
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimEXEXTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,100 $23,350 $27,650
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85 135 135
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65 0 0
Options (change) 880 135 135
Options (change) 775 0 0
Destination 590 1,175 1,175
Total Price $20,570 $24,660 $28,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Soul EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,148
Model Year200620212021
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimEXEXTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT4CVT-8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6640, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,570$24,660$28,960
Adjustments for Features0-6,325-8,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,570$18,335$20,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,925

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year200620212021
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimEXEXTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $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 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Boost gauge  $75
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights  $1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Speaker lights  $100
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,850$8,175$10,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,325$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-301-353

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20062021
ModelOptimaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length185.8 in165.2 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height55.5 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.2,803 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.662.1 ft3

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