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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: $11,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $10,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelSoulSoulOptima
Trim!SportSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $30,500
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $28,380
Leather seating surfaces 900 900  
Sunroof   700  
Leather seating surfaces 800 800  
Sunroof   600  
Options (change) 900 1,600 0
Options (change) 800 1,400 0
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $20,090 $20,790 $31,395
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,655 $29,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,513
Model Year201120112018
ModelSoulSoulOptima
Trim!SportSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine142hp I4142hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,090$20,790$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,090$20,590$25,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$19,055$19,655$29,275
Adjustments for Features0-189-5,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,055$19,466$23,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112018
ModelSoulSoulOptima
Trim!SportSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,095$3,295$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-5,707

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
ModelSoulOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in110.4 in
Length161.6 in191.1 in
Width70.3 in73.2 in
Height63.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft315.9 ft3

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