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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: $28,350

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $3,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,590

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $3,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,995 $25,500 $27,500 $35,300 $19,800
Base Invoice $29,670 $23,877 $25,763 $32,963 $18,764
Technology Package 700   2,300    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500        
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 80
Premium Tech Package   5,300      
Premium Package     3,300    
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
Technology Package 650   2,129    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395        
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 42
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 67
Premium Tech Package   4,919      
Premium Package     3,059    
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) 2,330 5,430 5,730 130 7,655
Options (change) 2,154 5,028 5,297 109 6,931
Destination 800 800 800 800 895
Total Price $35,125 $31,730 $34,030 $36,230 $28,350
Total Invoice $32,624 $29,705 $31,860 $33,872 $26,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,631
Model Year20142014201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,125$31,730$34,030$36,230$28,350
Adjustments for Features-6750-700-2,050-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,450$31,730$33,330$34,180$27,800
Cost Above Minimum$2,720$0$1,600$2,450$0
Total Invoice$32,624$29,705$31,860$33,872$26,590
Adjustments for Features-6270-655-1,917-516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,997$29,705$31,205$31,955$26,074
Cost Above Minimum$2,292$0$1,500$2,250$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20142014201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$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$0 
Forward collision warning    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor    $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,025$3,350$4,050$5,400$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$0$700$2,050$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-6270-655-1,917-516

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20142017
ModelOptimaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in101.2 in
Length190.7 in163.0 in
Width72.1 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested345076%
Total Not Requested110024%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested242574%
Total Not Requested85026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%

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
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested385087%
Total Not Requested60013%

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