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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimEXGT-Line Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $27,490
2.7L V6 1,005  
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Rear spoiler 200 395
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Tech Package   3,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
2.7L V6 840  
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Rear spoiler 160 327
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Panoramic sunroof   932
Tech Package   2,794
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208
Options (change) 4,555 5,120
Options (change) 3,990 4,654
Destination 675 1,120
Total Price $25,125 $33,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,094
Model Year20082020
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimEXGT-Line Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG27/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,125$33,730
Adjustments for Features0-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$29,680

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082020
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimEXGT-Line Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,850$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-693

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082020
ModelOptimaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in102.4 in
Length186.4 in165.2 in
Width71.1 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.862.1 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested75020%
Total Not Requested307580%

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