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Honda Element vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Honda Element vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,050

Kia Soul   
Difference: $8,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,700

Kia Soul   
Difference: $7,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelElementSoulSoulSoul
TrimEXBase+!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,935 $13,900 $16,300 $19,600
Base Invoice $21,344 $13,600 $15,650 $18,700
Alloy wheels   400    
Alloy wheels   350    
Options (change) 0 400 0 0
Options (change) 0 350 0 0
Destination 810 750 750 750
Total Price $23,745 $15,050 $17,050 $20,350
Total Invoice $22,154 $14,700 $16,400 $19,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,798
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelElementSoulSoulSoul
TrimEXBase+!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4138hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionA5M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 4?, 6350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16195/65-15205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$23,745$15,050$17,050$20,350
Adjustments for Features-1,7750-1,255-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,970$15,050$15,795$16,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745$1,115
Total Invoice$22,154$14,700$16,400$19,450
Adjustments for Features-1,6560-1,207-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,498$14,700$15,193$15,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$493$750

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelElementSoulSoulSoul
TrimEXBase+!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150  $150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote keyless entry$225 $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Removable cooler console$175   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 $275$275
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio   $50
Media drive, small   $5
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Manual remote mirrors $25  
Power mirrors$150 $150$150
Speaker lights   $100
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 $75$75
Floor mats   $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals   $75
Removable second row seats$0   
Total Value of Features$2,920$1,145$2,400$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$0$1,255$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6560-1,207-4,000

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20112012
ModelElementSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in100.4 in
Length169.9 in162.2 in
Width71.6 in70.3 in
Height70.4 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.2,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft353.4 ft3

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