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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: $23,800

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $1,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,430

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelSoulOptima
Trim!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,600 $20,995
Base Invoice $18,700 $19,620
Premium Package 2,500 2,200
Interior ambient lighting 350  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Navigation system   1,200
Premium Package 2,195 1,960
Interior ambient lighting 305  
Universal garage door opener 280  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200  
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 3,450 3,400
Options (change) 2,980 3,035
Destination 750 695
Total Price $23,800 $25,090
Total Invoice $22,430 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,344
Model Year20122010
ModelSoulOptima
Trim!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$23,800$25,090
Adjustments for Features-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,350$25,090
Total Invoice$22,430$23,350
Adjustments for Features-4240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,006$23,350

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
ModelSoulOptima
Trim!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,675$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4240

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
ModelSoulOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in107.1 in
Length162.2 in189.0 in
Width70.3 in71.1 in
Height63.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,778 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.4 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
23.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested37516%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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