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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: $27,955

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $4,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,312

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelSoulOptima
Trim!Hybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,500 $26,500
Base Invoice $19,521 $24,760
Universal garage door opener 350  
Sun & Sound Package 2,600  
The Whole Shabang Package 2,500  
Floor mats 115  
Interior ambient lighting 450  
Rear spoiler 395  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Premium Technology Package   5,000
Universal garage door opener 291  
Sun & Sound Package 2,378  
The Whole Shabang Package 2,325  
Floor mats 93  
Interior ambient lighting 374  
Rear spoiler 327  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208  
Premium Technology Package   4,465
Options (change) 6,660 5,000
Options (change) 5,996 4,465
Destination 795 750
Total Price $27,955 $32,250
Total Invoice $26,312 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,134
Model Year20142011
ModelSoulOptima
Trim!Hybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$27,955$32,250
Adjustments for Features-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,455$32,250
Total Invoice$26,312$29,975
Adjustments for Features-4710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,841$29,975

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142011
ModelSoulOptima
Trim!Hybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$2,450$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4710

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142011
ModelSoulOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.0 in
Length163.0 in190.7 in
Width70.9 in72.1 in
Height63.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,715 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested220082%
Total Not Requested47518%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested470080%
Total Not Requested115020%

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