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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: $23,450

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $1,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,125

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimEX!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,690 $19,600
Base Invoice $19,255 $18,700
Premium Package 1,300 2,500
Convenience Package 970  
Navigation system 1,200  
Universal garage door opener   350
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Premium Package 1,160 2,195
Convenience Package 865  
Navigation system 1,075  
Universal garage door opener   280
Illuminated door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 3,470 3,100
Options (change) 3,100 2,675
Destination 675 750
Total Price $24,835 $23,450
Total Invoice $23,030 $22,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,330
Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimEX!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,835$23,450
Adjustments for Features0-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$23,000
Total Invoice$23,030$22,125
Adjustments for Features0-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$21,700

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimEX!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $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 
Total Value of Features$2,225$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-425

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in100.4 in
Length189.0 in162.2 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.2,778 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 ft323.7 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 !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested37516%

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