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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: $23,755

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,375

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,035

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelSoulForte
Trim!SX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,600 $20,900
Base Invoice $18,700 $19,717
Premium Package 2,500 2,200
Rear spoiler 295  
Cargo net 50 50
Rear bumper protector 50 75
Cargo tray 75 80
Cargo mat 85 95
Universal garage door opener 350  
Technology Package   1,800
Floor mats   115
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Premium Package 2,195 1,986
Rear spoiler 240  
Cargo net 40 42
Rear bumper protector 40 62
Cargo tray 60 67
Cargo mat 70 78
Universal garage door opener 280  
Technology Package   1,624
Floor mats   93
6-speed shiftable automatic   941
Options (change) 3,405 5,415
Options (change) 2,925 4,893
Destination 750 800
Total Price $23,755 $27,115
Total Invoice $22,375 $25,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,114
Model Year20122014
ModelSoulForte
Trim!SX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,755$27,115
Adjustments for Features0-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,755$25,065
Total Invoice$22,375$25,410
Adjustments for Features0-1,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,375$23,489

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
ModelSoulForte
Trim!SX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,600$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,921

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
ModelSoulForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in106.3 in
Length162.2 in171.3 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height63.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,778 lb.3,122 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
23.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested77546%
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested225067%
Total Not Requested110033%

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