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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: $19,565

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $10,703

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,575

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $9,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelSoulForester
Trim+2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $16,700 $28,195
Base Invoice $16,035 $26,409
Sunroof 800  
Universal garage door opener 350 82
Rear spoiler 295  
Interior ambient lighting 350  
Floor mats 95  
Cargo net 50 46
Cargo tray 75 75
Rear bumper protector 50 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
iPod integration   223
Bodyside moldings   238
Satellite radio   453
Sunroof 700  
Universal garage door opener 280 54
Rear spoiler 240  
Interior ambient lighting 305  
Floor mats 75  
Cargo net 40 30
Cargo tray 60 46
Rear bumper protector 40 51
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
iPod integration   145
Bodyside moldings   155
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 2,065 1,378
Options (change) 1,740 940
Destination 800 695
Total Price $19,565 $30,268
Total Invoice $18,575 $28,044

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,933
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,123
Model Year20132009
ModelSoulForester
Trim+2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/29 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17
Total Price$19,565$30,268
Adjustments for Features0-5,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,565$24,498
Total Invoice$18,575$28,044
Adjustments for Features0-5,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,575$22,698

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelSoulForester
Trim+2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,475$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,346

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelSoulForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in103.0 in
Length162.2 in179.5 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height63.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,707 lb.3,440 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
23.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft368.3 ft3

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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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