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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: $23,525

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimEXTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $27,650
2.7L V6 1,005  
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
Floor mats   135
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
2.7L V6 840  
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
Floor mats   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Options (change) 2,955 385
Options (change) 2,580 0
Destination 675 1,175
Total Price $23,525 $29,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,835
Model Year20082021
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimEXTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG27/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7640, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$23,525$29,210
Adjustments for Features0-6,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,525$23,110

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082021
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimEXTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,950$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-245

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082021
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 player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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