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Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,365

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $2,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,290

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $2,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimLX+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,755 $19,400 $21,300
Base Invoice $15,810 $18,391 $20,162
Stability control 650    
Floor mats 85 120 120
Rear spoiler 200 395 395
Stability control 580    
Floor mats 65 100 100
Rear spoiler 160 327 327
Options (change) 935 515 515
Options (change) 805 427 427
Destination 675 850 850
Total Price $18,365 $20,765 $22,665
Total Invoice $17,290 $19,668 $21,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $795
Model Year200820162016
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimLX+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine162hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$18,365$20,765$22,665
Adjustments for Features0-3,350-5,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,365$17,415$17,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$17,290$19,668$21,439
Adjustments for Features0-3,173-4,919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,290$16,495$16,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year200820162016
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimLX+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$550$3,900$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,350$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,173-4,919

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,142 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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