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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: $18,050

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $7,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,205

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $6,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelForteSoul
TrimSX+
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $16,300
Base Invoice $22,422 $15,650
Universal garage door opener 350 350
Floor mats 125 95
Cargo net 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 50
Cargo tray 80 75
Cargo mat 95 85
Rear spoiler   295
Universal garage door opener 291 280
Floor mats 102 75
Cargo net 42 40
Rear bumper protector 62 40
Cargo tray 67 60
Cargo mat 78 70
Rear spoiler   240
Options (change) 775 1,000
Options (change) 642 805
Destination 895 750
Total Price $25,470 $18,050
Total Invoice $23,959 $17,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,650
Model Year20182012
ModelForteSoul
TrimSX+
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG24/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$25,470$18,050
Adjustments for Features-3,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,170$18,050
Total Invoice$23,959$17,205
Adjustments for Features-3,1040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,855$17,205

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182012
ModelForteSoul
TrimSX+
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
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 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,000$700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1040

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182012
ModelForteSoul
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.4 in
Length171.3 in162.2 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height57.1 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.2,707 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft353.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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