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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,700

Kia Soul Turbo   
Difference: $8,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
ModelForesterSoul
Trim2.0XT TouringTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,090 $27,650
Remote start 455  
Cargo net 68 70
Roof rack crossbars 181 250
Door sill trim plates 53  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   75
Floor mats   135
Cargo tray   95
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Remote start 341  
Cargo net 44 0
Roof rack crossbars 117 0
Door sill trim plates 34  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   0
Floor mats   0
Cargo tray   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Options (change) 855 875
Options (change) 599 0
Destination 915 1,175
Total Price $37,860 $29,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,994
Model Year20182021
ModelForesterSoul
Trim2.0XT TouringTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8S7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG27/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8640, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,860$29,700
Adjustments for Features-4,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,535$29,700

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182021
ModelForesterSoul
Trim2.0XT TouringTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear bumper protector, clear tape $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,575$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182021
ModelForesterSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in102.4 in
Length180.9 in165.2 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height66.4 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft362.1 ft3

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