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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: $3,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $2,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelSoulSoulForteForte
Trim!SportEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $20,966 $22,422
Leather seating surfaces 900 900    
Floor mats     125 125
Leather seating surfaces 800 800    
Floor mats     102 102
Options (change) 900 900 125 125
Options (change) 800 800 102 102
Destination 695 695 895 895
Total Price $20,090 $20,090 $23,120 $24,820
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,055 $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: $2,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,499
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelSoulSoulForteForte
Trim!SportEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine142hp I4142hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6S7
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$20,090$23,120$24,820
Adjustments for Features-7000-1,130-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,390$20,090$21,990$23,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$1,425
Total Invoice$19,055$19,055$21,963$23,419
Adjustments for Features-6640-1,073-1,326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,391$19,055$20,890$22,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$664$0$1,203

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelSoulSoulForteForte
Trim!SportEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$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$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
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$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$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
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,745$2,045$3,175$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$0$1,130$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments-6640-1,073-1,326

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112017
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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