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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: $29,340

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $2,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,547

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $1,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimSX!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,500 $22,800
Base Invoice $24,760 $21,561
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400  
Universal garage door opener   350
Tech Package   3,000
Metal pedals   80
Floor mats   120
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Rear spoiler   395
Interior ambient lighting   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250  
Universal garage door opener   291
Tech Package   2,794
Metal pedals   67
Floor mats   98
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208
Rear spoiler   327
Interior ambient lighting   374
Panoramic sunroof   932
Options (change) 4,350 5,645
Options (change) 3,885 5,091
Destination 750 895
Total Price $31,600 $29,340
Total Invoice $29,395 $27,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,092
Model Year20122017
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimSX!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,600$29,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$28,015
Total Invoice$29,395$27,547
Adjustments for Features0-1,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,395$26,303

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122017
ModelOptimaSoul
TrimSX!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,075$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,244

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122017
ModelOptimaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in101.2 in
Length190.7 in163.0 in
Width72.1 in70.9 in
Height57.3 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.461.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested212571%
Total Not Requested88029%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested247565%
Total Not Requested135035%

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