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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: $29,135

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $2,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220192019
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimSX+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,500 $20,490 $22,990
Premium Package 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Audio Package   1,500  
Primo Lit Package   4,500  
Metal pedals   80 80
Floor mats   125 125
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250 250
Rear spoiler   395 395
Interior ambient lighting   450 450
Tech Package     3,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,000
Premium Package 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Audio Package   1,377  
Primo Lit Package   4,176  
Metal pedals   67 67
Floor mats   102 102
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208 208
Rear spoiler   327 327
Interior ambient lighting   374 374
Tech Package     2,794
Panoramic sunroof     932
Options (change) 4,350 7,650 5,650
Options (change) 3,885 6,922 5,095
Destination 750 995 995
Total Price $31,600 $29,135 $29,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Soul +
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,577
Model Year201220192019
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimSX+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4161hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$31,600$29,135$29,635
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$26,435$28,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,875

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201220192019
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimSX+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,725$5,425$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-734-272

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122019
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 seats300Yes
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 Requested242581%
Total Not Requested58019%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%
Primo Lit Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
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
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested310053%
Total Not Requested275047%

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?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
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
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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