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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: $25,940

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $615

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,322

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelSoulSoulForte
Trim+!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,690 $20,790 $20,390
Base Invoice $17,729 $19,687 $19,367
UVO Package 600    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Audio Package 1,400    
Primo Package 3,000    
Rear spoiler 395 395  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Floor mats 125 125 115
Remote start 425 425 495
The Whole Shabang Package   2,500  
Sun & Sound Package   2,600  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   75  
Premium Tech Package     4,500
Rear bumper protector     75
UVO Package 552    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Audio Package 1,292    
Primo Package 2,740    
Rear spoiler 327 327  
Cargo net 42 42 42
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Floor mats 104 104 93
Remote start 353 353 410
The Whole Shabang Package   2,325  
Sun & Sound Package   2,378  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   62  
Premium Tech Package     4,081
Rear bumper protector     62
Options (change) 6,425 6,600 5,315
Options (change) 5,768 5,949 4,755
Destination 825 825 850
Total Price $25,940 $28,215 $26,555
Total Invoice $24,322 $26,461 $24,972

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,644
Model Year201520152016
ModelSoulSoulForte
Trim+!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$25,940$28,215$26,555
Adjustments for Features-1,060-1,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,880$26,555$26,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,675$0
Total Invoice$24,322$26,461$24,972
Adjustments for Features-994-1,5570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,328$24,904$24,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,576$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152016
ModelSoulSoulForte
Trim+!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape $25 
Sunroof  $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Total Value of Features$3,525$4,125$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,060$1,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-994-1,5570

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152016
ModelSoulForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length163.0 in171.3 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height63.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,879 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested112567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested187550%
Total Not Requested185050%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested165067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested97536%
Total Not Requested170064%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested395094%
Total Not Requested2506%

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