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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: $24,305

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,840

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelSoulOptimaOptima
Trim!SXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,600 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $18,700 $27,865 $33,435
Premium Package 2,500    
Rear spoiler 295    
Cargo mat 85    
Interior ambient lighting 350    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 75 80 80
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Premium Package 2,195    
Rear spoiler 240    
Cargo mat 70    
Interior ambient lighting 305    
Cargo net 40 42 42
Cargo tray 60 67 67
Universal garage door opener 280 291 291
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200    
Options (change) 3,955 480 480
Options (change) 3,390 400 400
Destination 750 850 850
Total Price $24,305 $31,270 $37,370
Total Invoice $22,840 $29,115 $34,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,251
Model Year201220162016
ModelSoulOptimaOptima
Trim!SXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,305$31,270$37,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-6,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,305$30,170$31,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$22,840$29,115$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,024-5,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,840$28,091$29,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$979

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220162016
ModelSoulOptimaOptima
Trim!SXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,075$5,175$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,024-5,615

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122016
ModelSoulOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in110.4 in
Length162.2 in191.1 in
Width70.3 in73.2 in
Height63.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,778 lb.3,494 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
23.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested207591%
Total Not Requested2009%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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