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BMW i3 vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,815

Kia Soul EV   
Difference: $8,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,511

Kia Soul EV   
Difference: $8,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
Modeli3SoulSoul
TrimBaseEVEV+
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,400 $33,950 $35,950
Base Invoice $39,690 $31,727 $33,285
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Universal garage door opener   350  
Floor mats   120 120
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Universal garage door opener   291  
Floor mats   98 98
Options (change) 550 470 120
Options (change) 500 389 98
Destination 995 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $36,445 $27,815 $29,465
Total Invoice $33,685 $25,511 $26,778

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul EV+
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,505
Model Year201620172017
Modeli3SoulSoul
TrimBaseEVEV+
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E109hp E109hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG120/92 MPG120/92 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$36,445$27,815$29,465
Adjustments for Features-3750-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,070$27,815$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$0
Total Invoice$33,685$25,511$26,778
Adjustments for Features-3470-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,338$25,511$24,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$678$0

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201620172017
Modeli3SoulSoul
TrimBaseEVEV+
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote climate control $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
27 kWh battery pack $0$0
6.6 kW onboard charger $500$500
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,125$3,750$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-3470-1,945

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162017
Modeli3Soul
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in101.2 in
Length157.4 in163.0 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height62.1 in63.5 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul EV

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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