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Kia Seltos vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Seltos vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,220

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $4,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelSeltosOptima
TrimSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,990 $30,500
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80
Cargo mat 95  
Floor mats 130  
Sunroof 700  
Technology Package   3,000
Remote start   425
Cargo net 0 42
Cargo tray 0 67
Cargo mat 0  
Floor mats 0  
Sunroof 0  
Technology Package   2,727
Remote start   353
Options (change) 1,055 3,555
Options (change) 0 3,189
Destination 1,175 895
Total Price $30,220 $34,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,324
Model Year20212018
ModelSeltosOptima
TrimSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,220$34,950
Adjustments for Features-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,320$34,950

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20212018
ModelSeltosOptima
TrimSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cyclist detection$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle exit intervention$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,875$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-350

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See a complete comparison of Kia Seltos vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20212018
ModelSeltosOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.5 in110.4 in
Length172.0 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height63.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.8 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Seltos vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested240078%
Total Not Requested67522%

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