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Kia Forte vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,255

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,052

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelForteSoul
TrimEX!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,895 $19,600
Base Invoice $16,090 $18,700
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 75
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Premium Package   2,500
Rear spoiler   295
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32 40
Cargo tray 60 60
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Premium Package   2,195
Rear spoiler   240
Options (change) 3,665 2,920
Options (change) 3,267 2,535
Destination 695 750
Total Price $21,255 $23,270
Total Invoice $20,052 $21,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $256
Model Year20112012
ModelForteSoul
TrimEX!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$21,255$23,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,255$21,495
Total Invoice$20,052$21,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,052$20,308

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20112012
ModelForteSoul
TrimEX!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors $25
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
Total Value of Features$1,550$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,677

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20112012
ModelForteSoul
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in100.4 in
Length170.9 in162.2 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height57.5 in63.4 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.2,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft353.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested117552%
Total Not Requested110048%

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