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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: $21,035

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212007
ModelSeltosSeltosOptima
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,390 $27,990 $19,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 350    
Floor mats 130 130  
Sunroof   700 800
Rear spoiler     200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0    
Floor mats 0 0  
Sunroof   0 715
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 480 830 1,000
Options (change) 0 0 875
Destination 1,175 1,175 640
Total Price $27,045 $29,995 $21,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,809
Model Year202120212007
ModelSeltosSeltosOptima
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine146hp I4175hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8S7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$27,045$29,995$21,035
Adjustments for Features-7,800-10,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,245$19,170$21,035
Cost Above Minimum$75$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Kia Optima

Model Year202120212007
ModelSeltosSeltosOptima
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000 
Cruise control$150 $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote climate control $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Cyclist detection $25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle exit intervention $25 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0  
LED headlights $1000 
Speaker lights $100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$9,975$13,000$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,800$10,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-339-4240

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20212007
ModelSeltosOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.5 in107.1 in
Length172.0 in186.4 in
Width70.9 in71.1 in
Height63.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.6 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft314.8 ft3

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