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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: $18,965

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,082

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelForteSoul
TrimEX!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,100 $22,800
Base Invoice $17,240 $21,561
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Floor mats   125
Rear spoiler   395
Cargo net 32 42
Cargo tray 60 67
Floor mats   102
Rear spoiler   327
Options (change) 115 650
Options (change) 92 538
Destination 750 895
Total Price $18,965 $24,345
Total Invoice $18,082 $22,994

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,598
Model Year20122018
ModelForteSoul
TrimEX!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG26/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$18,965$24,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,965$21,895
Total Invoice$18,082$22,994
Adjustments for Features0-2,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,082$20,680

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122018
ModelForteSoul
TrimEX!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,275$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,314

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122018
ModelForteSoul
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.2 in
Length170.9 in163.0 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height57.5 in63.5 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,232 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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