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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: $21,425

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $3,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152021
ModelSoulSoulForte
Trim+!GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,690 $20,790 $22,790
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350
Metal pedals 80 80  
Fog lights 200    
UVO Package 600    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Floor mats 125 125 125
Remote start 425 425 495
The Whole Shabang Package   2,500  
Sun & Sound Package   2,600  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   75  
Rear bumper protector     75
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291
Metal pedals 67 67  
Fog lights 177    
UVO Package 552    
Cargo net 42 42 42
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Floor mats 104 104 102
Remote start 353 353 410
The Whole Shabang Package   2,325  
Sun & Sound Package   2,378  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   62  
Rear bumper protector     62
Options (change) 1,910 6,285 1,175
Options (change) 1,653 5,689 974
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $21,425 $27,900 $24,960

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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: $2,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,306
Model Year201520152021
ModelSoulSoulForte
Trim+!GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6350, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$21,425$27,900$24,960
Adjustments for Features0-5,525-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,425$22,375$24,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152021
ModelSoulSoulForte
Trim+!GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration $50 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape $25 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights $100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,150$7,675$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,525$865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,189-68

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152021
ModelSoulForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length163.0 in182.7 in
Width70.9 in70.9 in
Height63.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,879 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested135055%
Total Not Requested110045%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2675100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

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

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