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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: $19,840

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $2,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,590

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $2,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimEX+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $15,195
Base Invoice $18,510 $14,590
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
Rear spoiler 200  
Special Edition Package   2,150
Sunroof   800
4-speed automatic   1,000
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
Rear spoiler 160  
Special Edition Package   1,695
Sunroof   700
4-speed automatic   910
Options (change) 2,150 3,950
Options (change) 1,900 3,305
Destination 675 695
Total Price $22,720 $19,840
Total Invoice $21,085 $18,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,470
Model Year20082010
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimEX+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine162hp I4142hp I4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$22,720$19,840
Adjustments for Features-1,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,615$19,840
Total Invoice$21,085$18,590
Adjustments for Features-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,060$18,590

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082010
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimEX+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside graphics $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar 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$3,250$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0250

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082010
ModelOptimaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in100.4 in
Length186.4 in161.6 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.2,820 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.853.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Floor mats75Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bodyside graphics0No
225/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested117566%
Total Not Requested60034%

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