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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: $26,210

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $4,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,570

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $4,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelSoulSoulForesterForesterForester
Trim+!2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,400 $20,500 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $17,523 $19,521 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
UVO e-Services Package 500        
Universal garage door opener 350 350 74 74 74
Primo Package 3,000        
Audio Package 1,400        
Floor mats 115 115      
Interior ambient lighting 450 450      
Cargo tray 80 80      
Cargo net 50 50 87 87 87
Remote start 425 425 436 436 436
Rear spoiler 395 395      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250      
Sun & Sound Package   2,600      
The Whole Shabang Package   2,500      
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   75      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198 198 198
Navigation system     1,100    
Door sill trim plates     36 36 36
Cargo cover     182 182 182
Rear bumper protector     92 92 92
UVO e-Services Package 465        
Universal garage door opener 291 291 48 48 48
Primo Package 2,740        
Audio Package 1,292        
Floor mats 93 93      
Interior ambient lighting 374 374      
Cargo tray 67 67      
Cargo net 42 42 56 56 56
Remote start 353 353 328 328 328
Rear spoiler 327 327      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 208      
Sun & Sound Package   2,378      
The Whole Shabang Package   2,325      
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   62      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128 128 128
Navigation system     975    
Door sill trim plates     23 23 23
Cargo cover     118 118 118
Rear bumper protector     59 59 59
Options (change) 7,015 7,290 2,205 1,105 1,105
Options (change) 6,252 6,520 1,735 760 760
Destination 795 795 825 825 825
Total Price $26,210 $28,585 $31,025 $31,925 $34,925
Total Invoice $24,570 $26,836 $28,782 $29,636 $32,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,626
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelSoulSoulForesterForesterForester
Trim+!2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4164hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$26,210$28,585$31,025$31,925$34,925
Adjustments for Features0-625-1,710-1,910-2,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,210$27,960$29,315$30,015$32,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$24,570$26,836$28,782$29,636$32,421
Adjustments for Features0-587-1,586-1,773-1,959
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,570$26,249$27,196$27,863$30,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,679$0$667$3,266

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelSoulSoulForesterForesterForester
Trim+!2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape $25   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Speaker lights$100$100   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,925$4,550$5,635$5,835$6,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$1,710$1,910$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-587-1,586-1,773-1,959

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014
ModelSoulForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in103.9 in
Length163.0 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height63.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,715 lb.3,297 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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 +

UVO e-Services Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested167545%
Total Not Requested205055%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112567%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97536%
Total Not Requested170064%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested110045%
Total Not Requested135055%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

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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