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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: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $2,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimEX!Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,690 $18,495 $18,495
Base Invoice $19,255 $17,560 $17,560
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 970    
Leather seating surfaces   900 900
Sunroof     700
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 865    
Leather seating surfaces   800 800
Sunroof     600
Options (change) 2,270 900 1,600
Options (change) 2,025 800 1,400
Destination 675 695 695
Total Price $23,635 $20,090 $20,790
Total Invoice $21,955 $19,055 $19,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,363
Model Year200920112011
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimEX!Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4142hp I4142hp I4
TransmissionT5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$23,635$20,090$20,790
Adjustments for Features-1,6550-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,980$20,090$20,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500
Total Invoice$21,955$19,055$19,655
Adjustments for Features-1,5370-189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,418$19,055$19,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$411

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year200920112011
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimEX!Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Speaker lights $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,550$1,895$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,655$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5370-189

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20092011
ModelOptimaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in100.4 in
Length189.0 in161.6 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.2,820 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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		15.0 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.053.4 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
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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