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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: $18,840

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $11,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,680

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $11,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162010
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimHybrid EXSXSX Limited+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,195 $29,940 $36,040 $15,195
Base Invoice $29,856 $27,865 $33,435 $14,590
Technology Package 2,380      
Special Edition Package       2,150
Sunroof       800
Technology Package 2,212      
Special Edition Package       1,695
Sunroof       700
Options (change) 2,380 0 0 2,950
Options (change) 2,212 0 0 2,395
Destination 850 850 850 695
Total Price $35,425 $30,790 $36,890 $18,840
Total Invoice $32,918 $28,715 $34,285 $17,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,540
Model Year2016201620162010
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimHybrid EXSXSX Limited+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I4142hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,425$30,790$36,890$18,840
Adjustments for Features-6,955-4,820-9,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,470$25,970$27,120$18,840
Cost Above Minimum$2,500$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$32,918$28,715$34,285$17,680
Adjustments for Features-6,463-4,495-9,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,455$24,220$25,205$17,680
Cost Above Minimum$2,235$0$985$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2016201620162010
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimHybrid EXSXSX Limited+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125 
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system$200 $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside graphics   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 $1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player$125  $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50  $50
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250 $250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0   
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100 
Heated front seats$200  $200
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,075$7,940$12,890$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,955$4,820$9,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,463-4,495-9,0800

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162010
ModelOptimaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in100.4 in
Length191.1 in161.6 in
Width73.2 in70.3 in
Height57.7 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,561 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.953.4 ft3

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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 Soul +

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bodyside graphics0No
225/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%

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