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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: $18,815

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $5,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,750

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $4,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelSoulOptima
Trim!LX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $17,495
Base Invoice $21,561 $16,510
Floor mats 125 95
Convenience Package   550
Floor mats 102 75
Convenience Package   490
Options (change) 125 645
Options (change) 102 565
Destination 895 675
Total Price $23,820 $18,815
Total Invoice $22,558 $17,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $873
Model Year20182009
ModelSoulOptima
Trim!LX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionS7M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/31 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$23,820$18,815
Adjustments for Features-4,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,665$18,815
Total Invoice$22,558$17,750
Adjustments for Features-3,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,623$17,750

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
ModelSoulOptima
Trim!LX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key$250 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,000$845
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9350

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
ModelSoulOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in107.1 in
Length163.0 in189.0 in
Width70.9 in71.1 in
Height63.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,232 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

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