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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: $27,730

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202015
ModelSoulForte
TrimGT-Line TurboSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,490 $20,890
Tech Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Rear spoiler 395  
Metal pedals 80  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80
Floor mats 125 115
Remote start 425 495
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Technology Package   1,900
Premium Package   2,300
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Rear bumper protector   75
Tech Package 2,794  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Rear spoiler 327  
Metal pedals 67  
Cargo net 42 42
Cargo tray 67 67
Floor mats 102 93
Remote start 353 410
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 62  
Panoramic sunroof 932  
Technology Package   1,717
Premium Package   2,079
6-speed shiftable automatic   940
Rear bumper protector   62
Options (change) 5,580 6,015
Options (change) 5,037 5,410
Destination 1,120 825
Total Price $34,190 $27,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,985
Model Year20202015
ModelSoulForte
TrimGT-Line TurboSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/32 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,190$27,730
Adjustments for Features-1,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,080$27,730

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202015
ModelSoulForte
TrimGT-Line TurboSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape$25 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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$4,775$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2000

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202015
ModelSoulForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length165.2 in171.3 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height63.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.1 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested227559%
Total Not Requested155041%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested210063%
Total Not Requested125037%

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