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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: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $5,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $4,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelSoulSoulOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim!SportEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Leather seating surfaces 900 900      
Sunroof   700      
Premium Package     2,250 2,150  
Leather seating surfaces 800 800      
Sunroof   600      
Premium Package     2,010 1,920  
Options (change) 900 1,600 2,250 2,150 0
Options (change) 800 1,400 2,010 1,920 0
Destination 695 695 750 750 750
Total Price $20,090 $20,790 $25,700 $27,600 $27,250
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,655 $23,970 $25,750 $25,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,954
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelSoulSoulOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim!SportEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine142hp I4142hp I4200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4A4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17205/65-16
Total Price$20,090$20,790$25,700$27,600$27,250
Adjustments for Features-315-515-3,495-3,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,775$20,275$22,205$24,255$27,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$2,050$5,045
Total Invoice$19,055$19,655$23,970$25,750$25,510
Adjustments for Features-299-487-3,260-3,1210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,756$19,168$20,710$22,629$25,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$412$0$1,919$4,800

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelSoulSoulOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim!SportEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200  $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Media drive, small    $5
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass  $0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$4,095$4,295$7,275$7,125$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$515$3,495$3,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-299-487-3,260-3,1210

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112011
ModelSoulOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in110.0 in
Length161.6 in190.7 in
Width70.3 in72.1 in
Height63.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.2 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 Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

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