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Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,890

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,004

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $5,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelSoulForester
Trim!2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,800 $34,295
Base Invoice $21,561 $32,028
Universal garage door opener 350 76
Rear spoiler 395  
Interior ambient lighting 450  
Floor mats 120  
Cargo tray 80  
Cargo net 50 90
Remote start 425 445
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Tech Package 3,000  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Cargo cover   182
Rear bumper protector   95
Universal garage door opener 291 49
Rear spoiler 327  
Interior ambient lighting 374  
Floor mats 98  
Cargo tray 67  
Cargo net 42 58
Remote start 353 333
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 62  
Panoramic sunroof 932  
Tech Package 2,794  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Cargo cover   118
Rear bumper protector   61
Options (change) 6,195 1,125
Options (change) 5,548 772
Destination 895 875
Total Price $29,890 $36,295
Total Invoice $28,004 $33,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,305
Model Year20172017
ModelSoulForester
Trim!2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionS7CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/31 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,890$36,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,890$33,745
Total Invoice$28,004$33,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,004$31,309

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017
ModelSoulForester
Trim!2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape$25 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,050$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,366

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017
ModelSoulForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in103.9 in
Length163.0 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height63.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,232 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested160042%
Total Not Requested222558%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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