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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: $13,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020112011
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimSX!Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,190 $18,495 $18,495
Leather seating surfaces   900 900
Sunroof     700
Leather seating surfaces   800 800
Sunroof     600
Options (change) 0 900 1,600
Options (change) 0 800 1,400
Destination 965 695 695
Total Price $33,155 $20,090 $20,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Soul !
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,268
Model Year202020112011
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimSX!Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4142hp I4142hp I4
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,155$20,090$20,790
Adjustments for Features-6,1200-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,035$20,090$20,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year202020112011
ModelOptimaSoulSoul
TrimSX!Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,215$3,095$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,120$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1780-189

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20202011
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 Weight3,231 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 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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