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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: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $10,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $9,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSoulSoul
TrimHybrid EXSXSX Limited!Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,195 $29,940 $36,040 $18,495 $18,495
Base Invoice $29,856 $27,865 $33,435 $17,560 $17,560
Technology Package 2,380        
Leather seating surfaces       900 900
Sunroof         700
Technology Package 2,212        
Leather seating surfaces       800 800
Sunroof         600
Options (change) 2,380 0 0 900 1,600
Options (change) 2,212 0 0 800 1,400
Destination 850 850 850 695 695
Total Price $35,425 $30,790 $36,890 $20,090 $20,790
Total Invoice $32,918 $28,715 $34,285 $19,055 $19,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,027
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSoulSoul
TrimHybrid EXSXSX Limited!Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I4142hp I4142hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6630, 10315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,425$30,790$36,890$20,090$20,790
Adjustments for Features-6,030-3,895-8,8450-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,395$26,895$28,045$20,090$20,590
Cost Above Minimum$2,500$0$1,150$0$500
Total Invoice$32,918$28,715$34,285$19,055$19,655
Adjustments for Features-5,603-3,633-8,2200-189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,315$25,082$26,065$19,055$19,466
Cost Above Minimum$2,233$0$983$0$411

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSoulSoul
TrimHybrid EXSXSX Limited!Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$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$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$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$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Body kit$0   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200 $1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player$125  $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  $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$25
Compass$0    
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Fog lights$125  $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  
Speaker lights   $100$100
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$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$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100  
Heated front seats$200  $200$200
Heated second row seats$200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals $75$75$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$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,125$7,990$12,940$4,095$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,030$3,895$8,845$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,603-3,633-8,2200-189

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162011
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 !

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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