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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: $9,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,680

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $8,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelSoulForesterForesterForester
Trim+2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,195 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $14,590 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Special Edition Package 2,150      
Sunroof 800      
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Satellite radio   432 432 432
Special Edition Package 1,695      
Sunroof 700      
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Satellite radio   324 324 324
Options (change) 2,950 1,040 1,040 672
Options (change) 2,395 756 756 480
Destination 695 775 775 775
Total Price $18,840 $28,410 $29,710 $31,342
Total Invoice $17,680 $26,436 $27,625 $29,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,299
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelSoulForesterForesterForester
Trim+2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine142hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$18,840$28,410$29,710$31,342
Adjustments for Features0-4,790-5,690-5,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,840$23,620$24,020$25,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$17,680$26,436$27,625$29,247
Adjustments for Features0-4,457-5,291-5,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,680$21,979$22,334$23,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$355$1,795

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelSoulForesterForesterForester
Trim+2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside graphics$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,100$5,890$6,790$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,790$5,690$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,457-5,291-5,473

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102012
ModelSoulForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in103.0 in
Length161.6 in179.5 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height63.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft368.3 ft3

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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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