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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: $29,500

Kia Soul Turbo   
Difference: $6,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172021
ModelOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimSXSX LimitedTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $27,650
SX Base Package 3,085    
Technology Package 4,800    
Remote start 425 425  
Cargo net 50 50 70
Metal pedals     100
Floor mats     135
Cargo mat     120
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
SX Base Package 2,842    
Technology Package 4,380    
Remote start 353 353  
Cargo net 42 42 0
Metal pedals     0
Floor mats     0
Cargo mat     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Options (change) 8,360 475 675
Options (change) 7,617 395 0
Destination 895 895 1,175
Total Price $36,110 $37,460 $29,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,154
Model Year201720172021
ModelOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimSXSX LimitedTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4245hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG27/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10640, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,110$37,460$29,500
Adjustments for Features-2,375-3,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,735$34,210$29,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201720172021
ModelOptimaOptimaSoul
TrimSXSX LimitedTurbo
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200 $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
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$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,125$9,000$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$3,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,206-3,0170

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20172021
ModelOptimaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in102.4 in
Length191.1 in165.2 in
Width73.2 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.962.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested210081%
Total Not Requested50019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested130025%
Total Not Requested385075%

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