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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: $23,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,049

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelSoulOptima
Trim!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $19,100
Base Invoice $21,561 $17,605
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 120 85
Rear spoiler 395 220
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Tech Package 3,000  
Leather Package   1,000
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 98 65
Rear spoiler 327 169
Panoramic sunroof 932  
Tech Package 2,794  
Leather Package   890
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
Options (change) 4,865 3,400
Options (change) 4,442 2,854
Destination 895 590
Total Price $28,560 $23,090
Total Invoice $26,898 $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: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $226
Model Year20172006
ModelSoulOptima
Trim!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4170hp V6
TransmissionS7T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$28,560$23,090
Adjustments for Features-6,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,110$23,090
Total Invoice$26,898$21,049
Adjustments for Features-6,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,823$21,049

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172006
ModelSoulOptima
Trim!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$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 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,475$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0750

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172006
ModelSoulOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length163.0 in185.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height63.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,232 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 !

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested55014%
Total Not Requested327586%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
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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