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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: $24,570

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,105

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $5,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500 $19,900
Base Invoice $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140 $18,985
Premium Package 3,300     3,300   2,500
Technology Package 2,400 2,350   2,400    
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 80 75
Premium Tech Package     4,600      
Illuminated door sill trim plates           250
Interior ambient lighting           350
Universal garage door opener           350
Rear spoiler           295
Premium Package 3,060     3,060   2,195
Technology Package 2,230 2,185   2,230    
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 42 40
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 67 60
Premium Tech Package     4,270      
Illuminated door sill trim plates           200
Interior ambient lighting           305
Universal garage door opener           280
Rear spoiler           240
Options (change) 5,830 2,480 4,730 5,830 130 3,870
Options (change) 5,399 2,294 4,379 5,399 109 3,320
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 800
Total Price $30,845 $35,455 $31,345 $34,355 $36,455 $24,570
Total Invoice $29,025 $32,934 $29,337 $32,144 $34,074 $23,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,873
Model Year201520152015201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,845$35,455$31,345$34,355$36,455$24,570
Adjustments for Features-2,175-3,125-2,450-3,150-4,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,670$32,330$28,895$31,205$31,955$24,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,660$225$2,535$3,285$0
Total Invoice$29,025$32,934$29,337$32,144$34,074$23,105
Adjustments for Features-2,047-2,903-2,293-2,947-4,2060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,978$30,031$27,044$29,197$29,868$23,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,053$66$2,219$2,890$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201520152015201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200  $200$200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Floor mats     $75
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim    $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,100$7,050$6,375$7,075$8,425$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$3,125$2,450$3,150$4,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,047-2,903-2,293-2,947-4,2060

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20152013
ModelOptimaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in100.4 in
Length190.7 in162.2 in
Width72.1 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.453.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested50015%
Total Not Requested287585%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested122527%
Total Not Requested332573%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested50015%
Total Not Requested277585%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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