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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: $18,500

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $6,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,640

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $6,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelSoulForte
Trim+SX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,700 $23,800
Base Invoice $16,035 $22,422
Universal garage door opener 350 350
Rear spoiler 295  
Cargo net 50 50
Rear bumper protector 50 75
Cargo tray 75 80
Cargo mat 85 95
Floor mats 95 125
Universal garage door opener 280 291
Rear spoiler 240  
Cargo net 40 42
Rear bumper protector 40 62
Cargo tray 60 67
Cargo mat 70 78
Floor mats 75 102
Options (change) 1,000 775
Options (change) 805 642
Destination 800 895
Total Price $18,500 $25,470
Total Invoice $17,640 $23,959

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,215
Model Year20132018
ModelSoulForte
Trim+SX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/29 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$18,500$25,470
Adjustments for Features0-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,500$22,170
Total Invoice$17,640$23,959
Adjustments for Features0-3,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,640$20,855

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132018
ModelSoulForte
Trim+SX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$700$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,104

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132018
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 Weight2,707 lb.3,031 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
23.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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