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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: $29,215

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
ModelForteSoul
TrimSXTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $27,650
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Remote start 495  
Cargo net 50 70
Floor mats 125 135
Cargo tray 80 95
Cargo mat 95 120
Rear bumper protector 75  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   75
Metal pedals   100
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Remote start 410  
Cargo net 42 0
Floor mats 102 0
Cargo tray 67 0
Cargo mat 78 0
Rear bumper protector 62  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   0
Metal pedals   0
Options (change) 4,520 595
Options (change) 3,997 0
Destination 895 1,175
Total Price $29,215 $29,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,211
Model Year20182021
ModelForteSoul
TrimSXTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG27/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6640, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,215$29,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,215$27,610

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182021
ModelForteSoul
TrimSXTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear bumper protector, clear tape $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,140$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-72

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182021
ModelForteSoul
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length171.3 in165.2 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in
Height57.1 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft362.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested322578%
Total Not Requested92522%

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