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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: $23,725

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimEX!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $19,600
Base Invoice $18,510 $18,700
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300 2,500
Rear spoiler 200 295
2.7L V6 1,005  
Universal garage door opener   350
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160 2,195
Rear spoiler 160 240
2.7L V6 840  
Universal garage door opener   280
Illuminated door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 3,155 3,395
Options (change) 2,740 2,915
Destination 675 750
Total Price $23,725 $23,745
Total Invoice $21,925 $22,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,161
Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimEX!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$23,725$23,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,725$22,045
Total Invoice$21,925$22,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,925$20,764

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimEX!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
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$2,125$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,601

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in100.4 in
Length186.4 in162.2 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.2,778 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 ft323.7 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 !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%

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