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Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,990

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $1,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,205

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $1,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelSoulSoulSoulForte
Trim+!SportEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,495 $18,495 $18,495 $18,100
Base Invoice $14,850 $17,560 $17,560 $17,240
Sunroof 800   700 750
4-speed automatic 1,000      
Sunroof 700   600 655
4-speed automatic 960      
Options (change) 1,800 0 700 750
Options (change) 1,660 0 600 655
Destination 695 695 695 750
Total Price $17,990 $19,190 $19,890 $19,600
Total Invoice $17,205 $18,255 $18,855 $18,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $841
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelSoulSoulSoulForte
Trim+!SportEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine142hp I4142hp I4142hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8315, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-18225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$17,990$19,190$19,890$19,600
Adjustments for Features0-400-600-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,990$18,790$19,290$18,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$1,300$0
Total Invoice$17,205$18,255$18,855$18,645
Adjustments for Features0-381-569-599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,205$17,874$18,286$18,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$669$1,081$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelSoulSoulSoulForte
Trim+!SportEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display   $50
Speaker lights $100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,445$1,845$2,045$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$600$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-381-569-599

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112012
ModelSoulForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in104.3 in
Length161.6 in170.9 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height63.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,820 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft30.0 ft3

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