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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: $28,350

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $2,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,590

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $2,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelSoulOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim+Hybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,800 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $18,764 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140
Primo Package 4,000        
Audio Package 2,000        
Universal garage door opener 350        
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 395        
Interior ambient lighting 450        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250        
Metal pedals 80        
Technology Package   2,350   2,400  
Premium Tech Package     4,600    
Premium Package       3,300  
Primo Package 3,711        
Audio Package 1,844        
Universal garage door opener 291        
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 42
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 67
Rear spoiler 327        
Interior ambient lighting 374        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208        
Metal pedals 67        
Technology Package   2,185   2,230  
Premium Tech Package     4,270    
Premium Package       3,060  
Options (change) 7,655 2,480 4,730 5,830 130
Options (change) 6,931 2,294 4,379 5,399 109
Destination 895 825 825 825 825
Total Price $28,350 $35,455 $31,345 $34,355 $36,455
Total Invoice $26,590 $32,934 $29,337 $32,144 $34,074

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,263
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelSoulOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim+Hybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$28,350$35,455$31,345$34,355$36,455
Adjustments for Features-550-6750-700-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,800$34,780$31,345$33,655$34,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,435$0$2,310$3,060
Total Invoice$26,590$32,934$29,337$32,144$34,074
Adjustments for Features-516-6270-655-1,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,074$32,307$29,337$31,489$32,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,970$0$2,152$2,821

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelSoulOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim+Hybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Forward collision warning$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through $100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50    
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,900$4,025$3,350$4,050$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$675$0$700$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-516-6270-655-1,916

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172015
ModelSoulOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.0 in
Length163.0 in190.7 in
Width70.9 in72.1 in
Height63.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.3 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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested385087%
Total Not Requested60013%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
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 devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested345076%
Total Not Requested110024%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested242574%
Total Not Requested85026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%

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