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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: $26,245

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $4,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,652

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $3,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelSoulSoulOptima
Trim+!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,400 $21,300 $25,440
Base Invoice $18,391 $20,162 $23,755
Primo Package 2,800    
Audio Package 1,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350
Cargo net 50 50 50
Floor mats 120 120  
Remote start 425 425 425
Interior ambient lighting 450 450  
Premium Package   4,400 3,600
Primo Package 2,594    
Audio Package 1,657    
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291
Cargo net 42 42 42
Floor mats 100 100  
Remote start 353 353 353
Interior ambient lighting 374 374  
Premium Package   4,052 3,283
Options (change) 5,995 5,795 4,425
Options (change) 5,411 5,212 3,969
Destination 850 850 895
Total Price $26,245 $27,945 $30,760
Total Invoice $24,652 $26,224 $28,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,906
Model Year201620162017
ModelSoulSoulOptima
Trim+!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4164hp I4185hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$26,245$27,945$30,760
Adjustments for Features0-550-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,245$27,395$29,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$24,652$26,224$28,619
Adjustments for Features0-516-1,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,652$25,708$27,558
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,056$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162017
ModelSoulSoulOptima
Trim+!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Total Value of Features$2,425$2,975$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-516-1,061

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162017
ModelSoulOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.4 in
Length163.0 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height63.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.3,219 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested340094%
Total Not Requested2006%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested112567%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested302573%
Total Not Requested110027%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested257572%
Total Not Requested100028%

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