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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: $18,040

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $5,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,980

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $4,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelSoulForteForte
Trim+EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,195 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $14,590 $20,966 $22,422
Special Edition Package 2,150    
Floor mats   125 125
Special Edition Package 1,695    
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 2,150 125 125
Options (change) 1,695 102 102
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $18,040 $23,120 $24,820
Total Invoice $16,980 $21,963 $23,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,770
Model Year201020182018
ModelSoulForteForte
Trim+EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine142hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$18,040$23,120$24,820
Adjustments for Features0-2,330-2,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,040$20,790$22,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$16,980$21,963$23,419
Adjustments for Features0-2,213-2,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,980$19,750$20,961
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,211

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201020182018
ModelSoulForteForte
Trim+EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
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 
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$870$3,200$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,330$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,213-2,458

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102018
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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%

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