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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: $24,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,640

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelSoulOptima
Trim!SX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,600 $30,500
Base Invoice $18,700 $28,380
Premium Package 2,500  
Rear spoiler 295  
Cargo mat 85  
Interior ambient lighting 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Universal garage door opener 350 350
Premium Package 2,195  
Rear spoiler 240  
Cargo mat 70  
Interior ambient lighting 305  
Cargo net 40 42
Cargo tray 60 67
Universal garage door opener 280 291
Options (change) 3,705 480
Options (change) 3,190 400
Destination 750 895
Total Price $24,055 $31,875
Total Invoice $22,640 $29,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,753
Model Year20122018
ModelSoulOptima
Trim!SX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,055$31,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,055$28,350
Total Invoice$22,640$29,675
Adjustments for Features0-3,282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,640$26,393

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelSoulOptima
Trim!SX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,925$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,282

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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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

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