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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: $30,160

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $1,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120132013
ModelSeltosOptimaOptima
TrimSXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,990 $26,800 $31,950
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295    
Sunroof 700    
Premium Package   2,950  
Navigation system   1,400  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0    
Sunroof 0    
Premium Package   2,635  
Navigation system   1,250  
Options (change) 995 4,350 0
Options (change) 0 3,885 0
Destination 1,175 800 800
Total Price $30,160 $31,950 $32,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,757
Model Year202120132013
ModelSeltosOptimaOptima
TrimSXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,160$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features-5,3250-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$31,950$32,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Kia Optima

Model Year202120132013
ModelSeltosOptimaOptima
TrimSXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Cyclist detection$25  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle exit intervention$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Media drive, small  $5
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$11,375$6,050$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,325$0$355
Value of Feature Adjustments-2070-329

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20212013
ModelSeltosOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.5 in110.0 in
Length172.0 in190.7 in
Width70.9 in72.1 in
Height63.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested45015%
Total Not Requested258085%

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