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Kia Soul vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,190

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $20,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,545

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $18,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelSoulSoulSouli3
Trim+!SportBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,495 $18,495 $18,495 $42,400
Base Invoice $14,850 $17,560 $17,560 $39,690
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Options (change) 0 0 0 550
Options (change) 0 0 0 500
Destination 695 695 695 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $16,190 $19,190 $19,190 $36,445
Total Invoice $15,545 $18,255 $18,255 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,728
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelSoulSoulSouli3
Trim+!SportBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine142hp I4142hp I4142hp I4168hp E
TransmissionM5A4A4A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8315, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-18225/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$16,190$19,190$19,190$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-1,525-5,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,190$16,965$17,665$30,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$1,475$0
Total Invoice$15,545$18,255$18,255$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-2,117-1,451-5,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,545$16,138$16,804$28,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$593$1,259$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. BMW i3

Model Year2011201120112016
ModelSoulSoulSouli3
Trim+!SportBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed automatic $800$800 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Heat pump   $250
Interior air filter   $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Residual heat   $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Outside temperature display   $50
Speaker lights $100$100 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals $75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,495$3,720$3,020$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$1,525$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,117-1,451-5,412

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112016
ModelSouli3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in101.2 in
Length161.6 in157.4 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height63.4 in62.1 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft311.8 ft3

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