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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: $21,355

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $3,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162020
ModelSoulSoulForte
Trim+!GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,400 $21,300 $22,490
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350
Metal pedals 80 80  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Floor mats 120 120 125
Remote start 425 425 495
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   75  
Rear bumper protector     75
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291
Metal pedals 67 67  
Cargo net 42 42 42
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Floor mats 100 100 102
Remote start 353 353 410
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   62  
Rear bumper protector     62
Options (change) 1,105 1,180 1,175
Options (change) 920 982 974
Destination 850 850 965
Total Price $21,355 $23,330 $24,630

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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: $1,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,327
Model Year201620162020
ModelSoulSoulForte
Trim+!GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,355$23,330$24,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,355$21,605$23,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162020
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 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape $25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front 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$1,900$3,625$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,626-105

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162020
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 Weight2,837 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 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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