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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: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,881

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelSoulSoulForesterForester
Trim!Sport2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $24,330 $26,409
Leather seating surfaces 900 900    
Sunroof   700    
iPod integration     223 223
Bodyside moldings     238 238
Rear spoiler     367  
Satellite radio     453 453
Leather seating surfaces 800 800    
Sunroof   600    
iPod integration     145 145
Bodyside moldings     155 155
Rear spoiler     275  
Satellite radio     340 340
Options (change) 900 1,600 1,281 914
Options (change) 800 1,400 915 640
Destination 695 695 695 695
Total Price $20,090 $20,790 $27,971 $29,804
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,655 $25,940 $27,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,816
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,115
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelSoulSoulForesterForester
Trim!Sport2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine142hp I4142hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 880, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,090$20,790$27,971$29,804
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,065-4,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,090$20,590$23,906$25,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$1,598
Total Invoice$19,055$19,655$25,940$27,744
Adjustments for Features0-189-3,770-4,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,055$19,466$22,170$23,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0$1,571

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelSoulSoulForesterForester
Trim!Sport2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration  $100$100
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Speaker lights$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,325$2,525$6,390$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,065$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-3,770-4,003

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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