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Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,840

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $9,033

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,680

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $8,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelSoulForesterForester
Trim+2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,195 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $14,590 $25,001 $26,005
Sunroof 800    
Special Edition Package 2,150    
Rear spoiler   353 353
Sunroof 700    
Special Edition Package 1,695    
Rear spoiler   230 230
Options (change) 2,950 353 353
Options (change) 2,395 230 230
Destination 695 625 625
Total Price $18,840 $27,873 $28,873
Total Invoice $17,680 $25,856 $26,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,683
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,068
Model Year201020062006
ModelSoulForesterForester
Trim+2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine142hp I4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$18,840$27,873$28,873
Adjustments for Features0-3,350-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,840$24,523$26,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,025
Total Invoice$17,680$25,856$26,860
Adjustments for Features0-3,108-2,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,680$22,748$24,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,949

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020062006
ModelSoulForesterForester
Trim+2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
4-speed automatic $800 
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside graphics$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass $0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$3,025$6,375$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,350$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,108-2,163

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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
ModelSoulForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in99.4 in
Length161.6 in176.6 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height63.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.4 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bodyside graphics0No
225/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%

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