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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: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $2,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelSoulSoulForteForte
Trim!SportEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $18,759 $19,717
Leather seating surfaces 900 900    
Sunroof   700    
Premium Package     2,600 2,200
Floor mats     115 115
Leather seating surfaces 800 800    
Sunroof   600    
Premium Package     2,348 1,986
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 900 1,600 2,715 2,315
Options (change) 800 1,400 2,441 2,079
Destination 695 695 800 800
Total Price $20,090 $20,790 $23,215 $24,015
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,655 $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: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $405
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelSoulSoulForteForte
Trim!SportEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine142hp I4142hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$20,090$20,790$23,215$24,015
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,680-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,090$20,590$20,535$22,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$1,675
Total Invoice$19,055$19,655$22,000$22,596
Adjustments for Features0-189-2,540-1,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,055$19,466$19,460$20,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0$1,438

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelSoulSoulForteForte
Trim!SportEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$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$0  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
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$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
Speaker lights$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75 $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 $0
Total Value of Features$1,720$1,920$4,400$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,680$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-2,540-1,698

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112014
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 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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