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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $560

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $757

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
ModelSoulOptimaOptima
Trim+EXHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,800 $22,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $18,764 $21,210 $24,760
Primo Package 4,000    
Audio Package 2,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 120    
Interior ambient lighting 450    
Rear spoiler 395    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Technology Package   2,000  
Premium Package   2,250  
Premium Technology Package     5,000
Primo Package 3,711    
Audio Package 1,844    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 98    
Interior ambient lighting 374    
Rear spoiler 327    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208    
Technology Package   1,785  
Premium Package   2,010  
Premium Technology Package     4,465
Options (change) 7,565 4,250 5,000
Options (change) 6,853 3,795 4,465
Destination 895 750 750
Total Price $28,260 $27,700 $32,250
Total Invoice $26,512 $25,755 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $932
Model Year201720112011
ModelSoulOptimaOptima
Trim+EXHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4200hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$28,260$27,700$32,250
Adjustments for Features-1,8000-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,460$27,700$31,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,925
Total Invoice$26,512$25,755$29,975
Adjustments for Features-1,6890-581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,823$25,755$29,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,639

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720112011
ModelSoulOptimaOptima
Trim+EXHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150 
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  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$3,900$2,100$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6890-581

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172011
ModelSoulOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.0 in
Length163.0 in190.7 in
Width70.9 in72.1 in
Height63.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,885 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 +

Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested355080%
Total Not Requested90020%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested220092%
Total Not Requested2008%

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 headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested440075%
Total Not Requested145025%

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