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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: $29,345

Kia Soul Turbo   
Difference: $5,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelSoulOptima
TrimTurboSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,650 $30,500
Metal pedals 100  
Cargo mat 120  
Floor mats 135  
Cargo net 70 50
Cargo tray 95 80
Technology Package   3,000
Remote start   425
Metal pedals 0  
Cargo mat 0  
Floor mats 0  
Cargo net 0 42
Cargo tray 0 67
Technology Package   2,727
Remote start   353
Options (change) 520 3,555
Options (change) 0 3,189
Destination 1,175 895
Total Price $29,345 $34,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,269
Model Year20212018
ModelSoulOptima
TrimTurboSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/32 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,345$34,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,345$32,775

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20212018
ModelSoulOptima
TrimTurboSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,325$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,020

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20212018
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested175057%
Total Not Requested132543%

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