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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: $29,195

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $2,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,354

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $2,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelSoulOptimaOptima
Trim!SXHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $20,162 $24,760 $24,020
Universal garage door opener 350    
Premium Package 4,400 2,950  
Umber Package 1,000    
Floor mats 120    
Interior ambient lighting 450    
Metal pedals 80    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Rear spoiler 395    
Navigation system   1,400  
Premium Technology Package     5,350
Universal garage door opener 291    
Premium Package 4,052 2,635  
Umber Package 923    
Floor mats 100    
Interior ambient lighting 374    
Metal pedals 67    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208    
Rear spoiler 327    
Navigation system   1,250  
Premium Technology Package     4,780
Options (change) 7,045 4,350 5,350
Options (change) 6,342 3,885 4,780
Destination 850 750 750
Total Price $29,195 $31,600 $31,800
Total Invoice $27,354 $29,395 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,924
Model Year201620122012
ModelSoulOptimaOptima
Trim!SXHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4274hp I4166hp 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$29,195$31,600$31,800
Adjustments for Features-9750-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,220$31,600$31,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$27,354$29,395$29,550
Adjustments for Features-9140-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,440$29,395$29,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$31$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620122012
ModelSoulOptimaOptima
Trim!SXHybrid
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 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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 
App support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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$3,925$2,950$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-9140-186

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162012
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 !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Speaker lights100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested332581%
Total Not Requested80019%
Umber Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested222574%
Total Not Requested78026%

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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested527582%
Total Not Requested118018%

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