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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: $23,545

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,444

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,205

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $5,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelSoulForester
Trim!2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $27,895
Base Invoice $18,700 $26,005
Premium Package 2,500  
Cargo net 50 46
Universal garage door opener 350 87
Rear spoiler 295 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   800
Premium Package 2,195  
Cargo net 40 30
Universal garage door opener 280 56
Rear spoiler 240 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 3,195 1,469
Options (change) 2,755 1,163
Destination 750 625
Total Price $23,545 $29,989
Total Invoice $22,205 $27,793

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,574
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,711
Model Year20122006
ModelSoulForester
Trim!2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$23,545$29,989
Adjustments for Features-1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,415$29,989
Total Invoice$22,205$27,793
Adjustments for Features-1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,082$27,793

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
ModelSoulForester
Trim!2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,950$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1230

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
ModelSoulForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in99.4 in
Length162.2 in176.6 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height63.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,778 lb.3,350 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		23.7 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 !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested130057%
Total Not Requested97543%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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