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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: $23,015

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $75

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,049

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelSoulSoulOptima
Trim+!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,400 $21,300 $19,100
Base Invoice $18,391 $20,162 $17,605
Primo Package 2,800    
Audio Package 1,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Floor mats 120 120 85
Rear spoiler 395 395 220
Leather Package     1,000
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
2.7L V6     1,300
Primo Package 2,594    
Audio Package 1,657    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Floor mats 100 100 65
Rear spoiler 327 327 169
Leather Package     890
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
2.7L V6     1,020
Options (change) 5,465 865 3,400
Options (change) 4,969 718 2,854
Destination 850 850 590
Total Price $25,715 $23,015 $23,090
Total Invoice $24,210 $21,730 $21,049

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,593
Model Year201620162006
ModelSoulSoulOptima
Trim+!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4164hp I4170hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$25,715$23,015$23,090
Adjustments for Features-5,050-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,665$21,190$23,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$0
Total Invoice$24,210$21,730$21,049
Adjustments for Features-4,754-1,7230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,456$20,007$21,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$551$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162006
ModelSoulSoulOptima
Trim+!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio$200$200 
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 
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100  
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,575$4,350$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,050$1,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,754-1,7230

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162006
ModelSoulOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length163.0 in185.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height63.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested125035%
Total Not Requested235065%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested132579%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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