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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: $19,465

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $10,083

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,470

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $9,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelSoulForesterForester
Trim+Sports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,700 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $16,035 $25,297 $26,116
Universal garage door opener 350 87 87
Sunroof 800    
Rear spoiler 295   353
Floor mats 95    
Cargo net 50 46 46
Rear bumper protector 50 72 72
Cargo tray 75 75 75
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
4-speed automatic   1,000 1,000
Satellite radio   445 445
Universal garage door opener 280 56 56
Sunroof 700    
Rear spoiler 240   230
Floor mats 75    
Cargo net 40 30 30
Rear bumper protector 40 47 47
Cargo tray 60 46 46
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
4-speed automatic   909 909
Satellite radio   334 334
Options (change) 1,965 1,908 2,261
Options (change) 1,635 1,541 1,771
Destination 800 645 645
Total Price $19,465 $29,548 $30,801
Total Invoice $18,470 $27,483 $28,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,691
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,759
Model Year201320082008
ModelSoulForesterForester
Trim+Sports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/29 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$19,465$29,548$30,801
Adjustments for Features0-3,145-4,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,465$26,403$26,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$247$0
Total Invoice$18,470$27,483$28,532
Adjustments for Features0-2,925-4,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,470$24,558$24,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$329$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320082008
ModelSoulForesterForester
Trim+Sports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop $100$100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75 
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$3,075$6,220$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,145$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,925-4,303

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132008
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 Weight2,707 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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