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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimEX+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $18,690 $20,790
Base Invoice $18,510 $17,729 $19,687
Premium Package 1,300    
Stability control 650    
Rear spoiler 200 395 395
Primo Package   3,000  
Audio Package   1,400  
UVO Package   600  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Floor mats   125 125
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250 250
Sun & Sound Package     2,600
Premium Package 1,160    
Stability control 580    
Rear spoiler 160 327 327
Primo Package   2,740  
Audio Package   1,292  
UVO Package   552  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Floor mats   104 104
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208 208
Sun & Sound Package     2,378
Options (change) 2,150 6,120 3,720
Options (change) 1,900 5,514 3,308
Destination 675 825 825
Total Price $22,720 $25,635 $25,335
Total Invoice $21,085 $24,068 $23,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $303
Model Year200820152015
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimEX+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine162hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7350, 10350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$22,720$25,635$25,335
Adjustments for Features0-3,500-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,720$22,135$23,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575
Total Invoice$21,085$24,068$23,820
Adjustments for Features0-3,286-1,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,085$20,782$22,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,510

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year200820152015
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 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats $200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,525$7,025$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,500$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,286-1,528

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082015
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 Weight3,179 lb.2,879 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

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
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?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested132579%
UVO 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
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested247593%

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