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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: $3,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120212021
ModelSoulSoulForteForte
Trim!SportEXGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $23,090 $22,790
Leather seating surfaces 900 900    
Floor mats     125 125
Rear spoiler     295  
Leather seating surfaces 800 800    
Floor mats     102 102
Rear spoiler     244  
Options (change) 900 900 420 125
Options (change) 800 800 346 102
Destination 695 695 995 995
Total Price $20,090 $20,090 $24,505 $23,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Soul !
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,317
Model Year2011201120212021
ModelSoulSoulForteForte
Trim!SportEXGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine142hp I4142hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4A4CVT-6S7
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$24,505$23,910
Adjustments for Features-7000-1,155-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,390$20,090$23,350$23,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$55

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201120212021
ModelSoulSoulForteForte
Trim!SportEXGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
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  
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear wiper$175$175  
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 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
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
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$2,920$2,220$3,375$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$0$1,155$505
Value of Feature Adjustments-6640-63-23

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112021
ModelSoulForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in106.3 in
Length161.6 in182.7 in
Width70.3 in70.9 in
Height63.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft315.3 ft3

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