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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: $28,240

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,482

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015
ModelOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimSXHybrid EX!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,800 $31,950 $20,790
Base Invoice $25,040 $29,555 $19,687
Premium Package 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400    
Universal garage door opener     350
Sun & Sound Package     2,600
The Whole Shabang Package     2,500
Metal pedals     80
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Rear spoiler     395
Interior ambient lighting     450
Premium Package 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250    
Universal garage door opener     291
Sun & Sound Package     2,378
The Whole Shabang Package     2,325
Metal pedals     67
Illuminated door sill trim plates     208
Rear spoiler     327
Interior ambient lighting     374
Options (change) 4,350 0 6,625
Options (change) 3,885 0 5,970
Destination 800 800 825
Total Price $31,950 $32,750 $28,240
Total Invoice $29,725 $30,355 $26,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,759
Model Year201320132015
ModelOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimSXHybrid EX!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4159hp I4 H164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$31,950$32,750$28,240
Adjustments for Features0-355-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,950$32,395$27,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0
Total Invoice$29,725$30,355$26,482
Adjustments for Features0-329-516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,725$30,026$25,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$301$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201320132015
ModelOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimSXHybrid EX!
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
Media drive, small $5 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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$2,825$3,180$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$355$550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-329-516

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20132015
ModelOptimaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in101.2 in
Length190.7 in163.0 in
Width72.1 in70.9 in
Height57.3 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,224 lb.2,715 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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested227575%
Total Not Requested75525%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100Yes
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested227585%
Total Not Requested40015%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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