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Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,840

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $5,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,680

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $5,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020142014201420142014
ModelSoulOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim+EXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,195 $23,950 $31,995 $25,500 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $14,590 $22,429 $29,670 $23,877 $25,763 $32,963
Sunroof 800          
Special Edition Package 2,150          
Panoramic sunroof     1,500      
Sunroof 700          
Special Edition Package 1,695          
Panoramic sunroof     1,395      
Options (change) 2,950 0 1,500 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,395 0 1,395 0 0 0
Destination 695 800 800 800 800 800
Total Price $18,840 $24,750 $34,295 $26,300 $28,300 $36,100
Total Invoice $17,680 $23,229 $31,865 $24,677 $26,563 $33,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,925
Model Year201020142014201420142014
ModelSoulOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim+EXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine142hp I4192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$18,840$24,750$34,295$26,300$28,300$36,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,730-6,430-2,105-2,805-8,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,840$23,020$27,865$24,195$25,495$27,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,845$1,175$2,475$4,725
Total Invoice$17,680$23,229$31,865$24,677$26,563$33,763
Adjustments for Features0-1,624-5,974-1,975-2,633-7,814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,680$21,605$25,891$22,702$23,930$25,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,286$1,097$2,325$4,344

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020142014201420142014
ModelSoulOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim+EXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  $100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25  $25
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera  $200  $200
Temporary spare tire$150     
Vehicle health reports  $0  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0     
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside graphics$0     
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200  $200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support  $0  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25  $25
HD radio  $50  $50
Navigation system  $600  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25  $25
Surround sound  $250  $250
Traffic information  $25  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50  $50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  $300
Floor mats$75     
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200  $200
Heated second row seats  $200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200  $200
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,945$4,675$9,375$5,050$5,750$11,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,730$6,430$2,105$2,805$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,624-5,974-1,975-2,633-7,814

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102014
ModelSoulOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in110.0 in
Length161.6 in190.7 in
Width70.3 in72.1 in
Height63.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Floor mats75No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bodyside graphics0No
225/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested130073%
Total Not Requested47527%

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