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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: $21,515

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,307

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelSoulSoulForte
Trim+!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,400 $21,300 $18,100
Base Invoice $18,391 $20,162 $17,240
Audio Package 1,800    
Rear spoiler 395 395  
Floor mats 120 120  
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Premium Package   4,400  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Audio Package 1,657    
Rear spoiler 327 327  
Floor mats 100 100  
Cargo net 42 42 32
Cargo tray 67 67 60
Premium Package   4,052  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 2,445 5,045 2,665
Options (change) 2,193 4,588 2,317
Destination 850 850 750
Total Price $22,695 $27,195 $21,515
Total Invoice $21,434 $25,600 $20,307

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,528
Model Year201620162012
ModelSoulSoulForte
Trim+!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$22,695$27,195$21,515
Adjustments for Features0-4,300-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,695$22,895$21,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$21,434$25,600$20,307
Adjustments for Features0-4,048-401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,434$21,552$19,906
Cost Above Minimum$0$118$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162012
ModelSoulSoulForte
Trim+!EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports $0 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats $200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $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$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$2,050$6,350$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,300$425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,048-401

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162012
ModelSoulForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in104.3 in
Length163.0 in170.9 in
Width70.9 in69.9 in
Height63.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Total Requested122530%
Total Not Requested290070%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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