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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: $34,390

Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo   
Difference: $1,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020162016
ModelSoulOptimaOptima
TrimGT-Line TurboSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,490 $29,940 $36,040
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350
Tech Package 3,000    
Metal pedals 80    
Rear spoiler 395    
Interior ambient lighting 450    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291
Tech Package 2,794    
Metal pedals 67    
Rear spoiler 327    
Interior ambient lighting 374    
Floor mats 102    
Cargo net 42 42 42
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Panoramic sunroof 932    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208    
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Options (change) 5,780 5,280 480
Options (change) 5,204 4,780 400
Destination 1,120 850 850
Total Price $34,390 $36,070 $37,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,743
Model Year202020162016
ModelSoulOptimaOptima
TrimGT-Line TurboSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,390$36,070$37,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,615-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,390$33,455$34,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year202020162016
ModelSoulOptimaOptima
TrimGT-Line TurboSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge$75  
Fog lights$125  
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,050$6,665$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,615$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,428-2,706

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202016
ModelSoulOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.4 in
Length165.2 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height63.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested317583%
Total Not Requested65017%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested245049%
Total Not Requested255051%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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