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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: $2,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $2,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelSoulSoulOptima
Trim!SportEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $19,895
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $18,510
Leather seating surfaces 900 900  
Sunroof   700  
Stability control     650
Premium Package     1,300
Rear spoiler     200
Leather seating surfaces 800 800  
Sunroof   600  
Stability control     580
Premium Package     1,160
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 900 1,600 2,150
Options (change) 800 1,400 1,900
Destination 695 695 675
Total Price $20,090 $20,790 $22,720
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,655 $21,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,121
Model Year201120112008
ModelSoulSoulOptima
Trim!SportEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine142hp I4142hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$20,090$20,790$22,720
Adjustments for Features0-200-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,090$20,590$21,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$19,055$19,655$21,085
Adjustments for Features0-189-909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,055$19,466$20,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112008
ModelSoulSoulOptima
Trim!SportEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,320$2,520$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-909

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
ModelSoulOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in107.1 in
Length161.6 in186.4 in
Width70.3 in71.1 in
Height63.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,820 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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