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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: $21,515

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $850

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,307

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelForteSoulSoul
TrimEX+!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,100 $18,690 $20,790
Base Invoice $17,240 $17,729 $19,687
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Cargo tray 75 80 80
UVO Package   600  
Audio Package   1,400  
Floor mats   125 125
Fog lights   200  
Rear spoiler   395 395
Sun & Sound Package     2,600
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Cargo net 32 42 42
Cargo tray 60 67 67
UVO Package   552  
Audio Package   1,292  
Floor mats   104 104
Fog lights   177  
Rear spoiler   327 327
Sun & Sound Package     2,378
Options (change) 2,665 2,850 3,250
Options (change) 2,317 2,561 2,918
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $21,515 $22,365 $24,865
Total Invoice $20,307 $21,115 $23,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,138
Model Year201220152015
ModelForteSoulSoul
TrimEX+!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6350, 10350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,515$22,365$24,865
Adjustments for Features-3500-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,165$22,365$22,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625
Total Invoice$20,307$21,115$23,430
Adjustments for Features-3300-1,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,977$21,115$21,663
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$548

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201220152015
ModelForteSoulSoul
TrimEX+!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Heated mirrors $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,475$2,125$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-3300-1,767

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122015
ModelForteSoul
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.2 in
Length170.9 in163.0 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height57.5 in63.0 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.2,879 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Total Requested140085%
Total Not Requested25015%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested30080%
Total Not Requested7520%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Total Requested97536%
Total Not Requested170064%

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