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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 Turbo   
Difference: $4,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142021
ModelOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $27,650
Technology Package 2,300    
Premium Package 3,300    
Cargo net 50 50 70
Cargo tray 80 80 95
Metal pedals     100
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Technology Package 2,129    
Premium Package 3,059    
Cargo net 42 42 0
Cargo tray 67 67 0
Metal pedals     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Options (change) 5,730 130 515
Options (change) 5,297 109 0
Destination 800 800 1,175
Total Price $34,030 $36,230 $29,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,718
Model Year201420142021
ModelOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4274hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG27/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8640, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,030$36,230$29,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,030$34,880$28,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201420142021
ModelOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,950$8,300$7,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-33

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20142021
ModelOptimaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in102.4 in
Length190.7 in165.2 in
Width72.1 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.462.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested100078%
Total Not Requested27522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested47515%
Total Not Requested280085%

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