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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: $23,015

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $325

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,565

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720162016
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimEX+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,395 $19,400 $21,300
Base Invoice $18,045 $18,391 $20,162
Rear spoiler 200 395 395
Leather seating surfaces 600    
Convenience Package 700    
Sunroof 800    
2.7L V6 1,005    
Primo Package   2,800  
Audio Package   1,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Floor mats   120 120
Rear spoiler 160 327 327
Leather seating surfaces 535    
Convenience Package 625    
Sunroof 715    
2.7L V6 845    
Primo Package   2,594  
Audio Package   1,657  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Floor mats   100 100
Options (change) 3,305 5,465 865
Options (change) 2,880 4,969 718
Destination 640 850 850
Total Price $23,340 $25,715 $23,015
Total Invoice $21,565 $24,210 $21,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $886
Model Year200720162016
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimEX+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7350, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$23,340$25,715$23,015
Adjustments for Features0-3,750-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,340$21,965$22,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525
Total Invoice$21,565$24,210$21,730
Adjustments for Features0-3,531-496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,565$20,679$21,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$555

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year200720162016
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimEX+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration $50 
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights $100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
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$3,275$7,025$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,750$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,531-496

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20072016
ModelOptimaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.2 in
Length186.4 in163.0 in
Width71.1 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.2,837 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.861.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested145040%
Total Not Requested215060%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested132579%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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