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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: $1,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $1,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimEX!Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,995 $18,495 $18,495
Base Invoice $19,620 $17,560 $17,560
Leather seating surfaces   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800 800
Options (change) 0 900 900
Options (change) 0 800 800
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $21,690 $20,090 $20,090
Total Invoice $20,315 $19,055 $19,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,217
Model Year201020112011
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)?, 6315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$21,690$20,090$20,090
Adjustments for Features-755-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,935$19,390$20,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700
Total Invoice$20,315$19,055$19,055
Adjustments for Features-707-6640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,608$18,391$19,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$664

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201020112011
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 
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
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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  
Heated front seats $200$200
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 height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,925$2,870$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-707-6640

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20102011
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 Soul !

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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