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Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,840

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $4,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,680

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $4,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020142014
ModelSoulForteForte
Trim+EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,195 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $14,590 $18,759 $19,717
Special Edition Package 2,150    
Sunroof 800    
Premium Package   2,600 2,200
Floor mats   115 115
Special Edition Package 1,695    
Sunroof 700    
Premium Package   2,348 1,986
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 2,950 2,715 2,315
Options (change) 2,395 2,441 2,079
Destination 695 800 800
Total Price $18,840 $23,215 $24,015
Total Invoice $17,680 $22,000 $22,596

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $904
Model Year201020142014
ModelSoulForteForte
Trim+EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine142hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$18,840$23,215$24,015
Adjustments for Features0-3,605-2,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,840$19,610$21,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,675
Total Invoice$17,680$22,000$22,596
Adjustments for Features0-3,416-2,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,680$18,584$20,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,443

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201020142014
ModelSoulForteForte
Trim+EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside graphics$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$745$4,350$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,605$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,416-2,569

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102014
ModelSoulForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in106.3 in
Length161.6 in171.3 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height63.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bodyside graphics0No
225/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested200055%
Total Not Requested162545%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested200060%
Total Not Requested135040%

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