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Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,765

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $1,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,749

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $1,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelElantraElantraSoul
TrimGLSGTBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $14,265 $15,215 $13,900
Base Invoice $13,338 $14,074 $13,600
Floor mats 80 80 95
4-speed automatic 850 850  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,800
Alloy wheels     400
Floor mats 59 59 75
4-speed automatic 782 782  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,500
Alloy wheels     350
Options (change) 930 930 2,295
Options (change) 841 841 1,925
Destination 570 570 750
Total Price $15,765 $16,715 $16,945
Total Invoice $14,749 $15,485 $16,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Soul
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $126
Model Year200620062012
ModelElantraElantraSoul
TrimGLSGTBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/32 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15195/60-15195/65-15
Total Price$15,765$16,715$16,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,765$14,840$14,445
Cost Above Minimum$925$0$0
Total Invoice$14,749$15,485$16,275
Adjustments for Features0-1,737-2,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,749$13,748$13,874
Cost Above Minimum$1,001$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Soul

Model Year200620062012
ModelElantraElantraSoul
TrimGLSGTBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Manual remote mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Power mirrors$150$150 
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,625$3,500$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,737-2,401

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20062012
ModelElantraSoul
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.7 in100.4 in
Length177.9 in162.2 in
Width67.7 in70.3 in
Height56.1 in63.4 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.2,690 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
37.0 ft353.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%

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