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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: $24,580

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,115

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $5,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172013
ModelOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimSXSX Limited!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $19,900
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $18,985
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350
SX Base Package 3,085    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Premium Package     2,500
Interior ambient lighting     350
Cargo mat     85
Rear spoiler     295
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Universal garage door opener 291 291 280
SX Base Package 2,842    
Cargo net 42 42 40
Premium Package     2,195
Interior ambient lighting     305
Cargo mat     70
Rear spoiler     240
Illuminated door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 3,485 400 3,880
Options (change) 3,175 333 3,330
Destination 895 895 800
Total Price $31,235 $37,385 $24,580
Total Invoice $29,093 $34,709 $23,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,511
Model Year201720172013
ModelOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimSXSX Limited!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4245hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,235$37,385$24,580
Adjustments for Features-1,575-7,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,660$30,135$24,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$29,093$34,709$23,115
Adjustments for Features-1,467-6,7310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,626$27,978$23,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$352$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201720172013
ModelOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimSXSX Limited!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,600$11,275$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$7,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,467-6,7310

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20172013
ModelOptimaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in100.4 in
Length191.1 in162.2 in
Width73.2 in70.3 in
Height57.7 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.2,778 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 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.953.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested137553%

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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