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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: $19,040

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $2,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,890

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $2,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimEX+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,995 $15,195
Base Invoice $19,620 $14,590
Special Edition Package   2,150
4-speed automatic   1,000
Special Edition Package   1,695
4-speed automatic   910
Options (change) 0 3,150
Options (change) 0 2,605
Destination 695 695
Total Price $21,690 $19,040
Total Invoice $20,315 $17,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,296
Model Year20102010
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimEX+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4142hp I4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$21,690$19,040
Adjustments for Features-1,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,485$19,040
Total Invoice$20,315$17,890
Adjustments for Features-1,1290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,186$17,890

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20102010
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimEX+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside graphics $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,200$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1290

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20102010
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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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Floor mats75Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bodyside graphics0No
225/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested97555%
Total Not Requested80045%

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