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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: $1,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $1,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelSoulSoulForteForte
Trim!SportEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $19,367 $19,811
Leather seating surfaces 900 900    
Sunroof   700    
Premium Tech Package     4,500  
Floor mats     115 115
Leather seating surfaces 800 800    
Sunroof   600    
Premium Tech Package     4,081  
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 900 1,600 4,615 115
Options (change) 800 1,400 4,174 93
Destination 695 695 850 850
Total Price $20,090 $20,790 $25,855 $21,955
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,655 $24,391 $20,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,345
Model Year2011201120162016
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)225/45-18225/45-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,090$20,790$25,855$21,955
Adjustments for Features-1,620-1,820-4,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,470$18,970$21,055$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$900
Total Invoice$19,055$19,655$24,391$20,754
Adjustments for Features-1,537-1,721-4,5280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,518$17,934$19,863$20,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$416$0$891

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201120162016
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 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100 
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
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25 
HD radio  $50 
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $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
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,670$3,870$6,850$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,620$1,820$4,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,537-1,721-4,5280

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112016
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 Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested200048%
Total Not Requested220052%

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