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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: $24,445

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,005

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $2,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimEXHybrid!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,700 $26,500 $19,900
Base Invoice $21,210 $24,760 $18,985
Technology Package 2,000    
Premium Package 2,250   2,500
Premium Technology Package   5,000  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Interior ambient lighting     350
Universal garage door opener     350
Rear spoiler     295
Technology Package 1,785    
Premium Package 2,010   2,195
Premium Technology Package   4,465  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     200
Interior ambient lighting     305
Universal garage door opener     280
Rear spoiler     240
Options (change) 4,250 5,000 3,745
Options (change) 3,795 4,465 3,220
Destination 750 750 800
Total Price $27,700 $32,250 $24,445
Total Invoice $25,755 $29,975 $23,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,634
Model Year201120112013
ModelOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimEXHybrid!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4166hp I4 H164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,700$32,250$24,445
Adjustments for Features-1,200-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,500$30,425$24,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,925$0
Total Invoice$25,755$29,975$23,005
Adjustments for Features-1,116-1,6960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,639$28,279$23,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,640$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201120112013
ModelOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimEXHybrid!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Traffic information$25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,650$5,275$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$1,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,116-1,6960

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20112013
ModelOptimaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in100.4 in
Length190.7 in162.2 in
Width72.1 in70.3 in
Height57.3 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.453.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested240041%
Total Not Requested345059%

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 key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested225099%
Total Not Requested251%

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