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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: $28,220

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $580

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,481

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimEXSXHybrid EX+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,650 $26,800 $31,950 $19,800
Base Invoice $22,095 $25,040 $29,555 $18,764
Premium Package 2,950 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400 1,400    
Universal garage door opener       350
Audio Package       2,000
Primo Package       4,000
Metal pedals       80
Illuminated door sill trim plates       250
Rear spoiler       395
Interior ambient lighting       450
Premium Package 2,635 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250 1,250    
Universal garage door opener       291
Audio Package       1,844
Primo Package       3,711
Metal pedals       67
Illuminated door sill trim plates       208
Rear spoiler       327
Interior ambient lighting       374
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 0 7,525
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 0 6,822
Destination 800 800 800 895
Total Price $28,800 $31,950 $32,750 $28,220
Total Invoice $26,780 $29,725 $30,355 $26,481

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,082
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimEXSXHybrid EX+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H161hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$28,800$31,950$32,750$28,220
Adjustments for Features0-625-980-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,800$31,325$31,770$26,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$2,970$0
Total Invoice$26,780$29,725$30,355$26,481
Adjustments for Features0-581-908-1,783
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,780$29,144$29,447$24,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,364$2,667$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2013201320132017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimEXSXHybrid EX+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
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$2,975$3,600$3,955$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$980$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-581-908-1,783

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20132017
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 Weight3,224 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 EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested252581%
Total Not Requested60519%

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 mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested242580%
Total Not Requested60520%

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
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested355080%
Total Not Requested90020%

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