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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: $20,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212006
ModelSoulSoulOptima
TrimEXTurboEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,350 $27,650 $19,100
Floor mats 135 135 85
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
Floor mats 0 0 65
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
Options (change) 135 135 880
Options (change) 0 0 775
Destination 1,175 1,175 590
Total Price $24,660 $28,960 $20,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Soul EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,148
Model Year202120212006
ModelSoulSoulOptima
TrimEXTurboEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4201hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8S7T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6640, 10120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18205/60-15
Total Price$24,660$28,960$20,570
Adjustments for Features-6,325-8,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,335$20,260$20,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year202120212006
ModelSoulSoulOptima
TrimEXTurboEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Boost gauge $75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
LED headlights $1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Speaker lights $100 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,175$10,550$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,325$8,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-301-3530

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20212006
ModelSoulOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length165.2 in185.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height63.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,803 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.1 ft313.6 ft3

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