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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: $9,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $8,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelSoulSoulForesterForesterForester
Trim!Sport2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Leather seating surfaces 900 900      
Sunroof   700      
Leather seating surfaces 800 800      
Sunroof   600      
Options (change) 900 1,600 0 0 0
Options (change) 800 1,400 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 850 850 850
Total Price $20,090 $20,790 $29,645 $31,645 $34,645
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,655 $27,805 $29,635 $32,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,671
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelSoulSoulForesterForesterForester
Trim!Sport2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine142hp I4142hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4A4CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$20,090$20,790$29,645$31,645$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-200-5,415-6,375-6,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,090$20,590$24,230$25,270$28,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$1,040$3,840
Total Invoice$19,055$19,655$27,805$29,635$32,419
Adjustments for Features0-189-5,079-5,970-6,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,055$19,466$22,726$23,665$26,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0$939$3,540

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelSoulSoulForesterForesterForester
Trim!Sport2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
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$0   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Speaker lights$100$100   
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals$75$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,175$2,375$7,590$8,550$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$5,415$6,375$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-5,079-5,970-6,153

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
ModelSoulForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in103.9 in
Length161.6 in180.9 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height63.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft374.7 ft3

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