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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: $22,215

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelForteSoul
TrimSXGT-Line Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,600 $27,490
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Universal garage door opener   350
Metal pedals   80
Floor mats   125
Rear spoiler   395
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32 42
Cargo tray 60 67
Universal garage door opener   291
Metal pedals   67
Floor mats   102
Rear spoiler   327
Options (change) 1,865 1,080
Options (change) 1,617 896
Destination 750 1,120
Total Price $22,215 $29,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,029
Model Year20122020
ModelForteSoul
TrimSXGT-Line Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG27/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$22,215$29,690
Adjustments for Features0-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,215$29,565

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122020
ModelForteSoul
TrimSXGT-Line Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
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 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122020
ModelForteSoul
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in102.4 in
Length170.9 in165.2 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height57.5 in63.0 in
Curb Weight2,896 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft362.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested15012%
Total Not Requested112588%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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