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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $735

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimEX+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,690 $19,400 $21,300
Base Invoice $19,255 $18,391 $20,162
Premium Package 1,300   4,400
Convenience Package 970    
Navigation system 1,200    
Audio Package   1,800  
Primo Package   2,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Floor mats   120 120
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250 250
Premium Package 1,160   4,052
Convenience Package 865    
Navigation system 1,075    
Audio Package   1,657  
Primo Package   2,594  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Floor mats   100 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208 208
Options (change) 3,470 5,320 5,120
Options (change) 3,100 4,850 4,651
Destination 675 850 850
Total Price $24,835 $25,570 $27,270
Total Invoice $23,030 $24,091 $25,663

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $965
Model Year200920162016
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimEX+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7350, 10350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,835$25,570$27,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,150-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$23,420$24,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$23,030$24,091$25,663
Adjustments for Features0-2,026-2,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$22,065$23,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,057

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year200920162016
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimEX+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
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  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,750$4,900$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,026-2,541

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20092016
ModelOptimaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.2 in
Length189.0 in163.0 in
Width71.1 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.2,837 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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
15.0 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.061.3 ft3

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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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested72543%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested145040%
Total Not Requested215060%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested100024%
Total Not Requested312576%

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