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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: $18,815

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $5,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,750

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $4,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimLX!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,495 $22,800
Base Invoice $16,510 $21,561
Convenience Package 550  
Floor mats 95 125
Convenience Package 490  
Floor mats 75 102
Options (change) 645 125
Options (change) 565 102
Destination 675 895
Total Price $18,815 $23,820
Total Invoice $17,750 $22,558

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $873
Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimLX!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG26/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$18,815$23,820
Adjustments for Features0-4,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,815$19,665
Total Invoice$17,750$22,558
Adjustments for Features0-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,750$18,623

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimLX!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key $250
Remote keyless entry $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$845$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,935

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.2 in
Length189.0 in163.0 in
Width71.1 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,232 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 LX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

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