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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: $27,920

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $4,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,286

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420132013
ModelSoulOptimaOptima
Trim!SXHybrid EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,500 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $19,521 $25,040 $29,555
Universal garage door opener 350    
Sun & Sound Package 2,600    
The Whole Shabang Package 2,500    
Interior ambient lighting 450    
Metal pedals 80    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Rear spoiler 395    
Premium Package   2,950  
Navigation system   1,400  
Universal garage door opener 291    
Sun & Sound Package 2,378    
The Whole Shabang Package 2,325    
Interior ambient lighting 374    
Metal pedals 67    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208    
Rear spoiler 327    
Premium Package   2,635  
Navigation system   1,250  
Options (change) 6,625 4,350 0
Options (change) 5,970 3,885 0
Destination 795 800 800
Total Price $27,920 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $26,286 $29,725 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,004
Model Year201420132013
ModelSoulOptimaOptima
Trim!SXHybrid EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$27,920$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features-6000-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,320$31,950$32,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445
Total Invoice$26,286$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features-5650-329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,721$29,725$30,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$301

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420132013
ModelSoulOptimaOptima
Trim!SXHybrid EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Media drive, small  $5
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0 $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,375$2,775$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0$355
Value of Feature Adjustments-5650-329

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142013
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.3,224 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 information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 Requested227585%
Total Not Requested40015%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested227575%
Total Not Requested75525%

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