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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192008
ModelSoulOptima
Trim!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,990 $19,895
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Rear spoiler 395 200
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Tech Package 3,000  
Stability control   650
2.7L V6   1,005
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Rear spoiler 327 160
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208  
Panoramic sunroof 932  
Tech Package 2,794  
Stability control   580
2.7L V6   840
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 5,120 4,555
Options (change) 4,654 3,990
Destination 995 675
Total Price $29,105 $25,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,312
Model Year20192008
ModelSoulOptima
Trim!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$29,105$25,125
Adjustments for Features-4,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,055$25,125

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20192008
ModelSoulOptima
Trim!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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$7,900$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7860

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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20192008
ModelSoulOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in107.1 in
Length163.0 in186.4 in
Width70.9 in71.1 in
Height63.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,232 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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 seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested75020%
Total Not Requested307580%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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