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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: $26,040

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $6,688

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,429

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $5,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142010
ModelSoulSoulForester
Trim+!2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,400 $20,500 $28,495
Base Invoice $17,523 $19,521 $26,707
Primo Package 3,000    
Audio Package 1,400    
UVO e-Services Package 500    
Universal garage door opener 350 350 82
Rear spoiler 395 395  
Metal pedals 80 80  
Interior ambient lighting 450 450  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50 46
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Remote start 425 425 432
The Whole Shabang Package   2,500  
Sun & Sound Package   2,600  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Navigation system     1,800
iPod integration     223
Cargo cover     166
Satellite radio     453
Rear bumper protector     78
Primo Package 2,740    
Audio Package 1,292    
UVO e-Services Package 465    
Universal garage door opener 291 291 54
Rear spoiler 327 327  
Metal pedals 67 67  
Interior ambient lighting 374 374  
Floor mats 93 93  
Cargo net 42 42 30
Cargo tray 67 67 46
Remote start 353 353 324
The Whole Shabang Package   2,325  
Sun & Sound Package   2,378  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   62  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Navigation system     1,501
iPod integration     145
Cargo cover     108
Satellite radio     340
Rear bumper protector     51
Options (change) 6,845 7,120 3,538
Options (change) 6,111 6,379 2,718
Destination 795 795 695
Total Price $26,040 $28,415 $32,728
Total Invoice $24,429 $26,695 $30,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,128
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,176
Model Year201420142010
ModelSoulSoulForester
Trim+!2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4164hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$26,040$28,415$32,728
Adjustments for Features0-625-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,040$27,790$32,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0
Total Invoice$24,429$26,695$30,120
Adjustments for Features0-587-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,429$26,108$29,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,679$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142010
ModelSoulSoulForester
Trim+!2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape $25 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$4,275$4,900$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-587-515

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142010
ModelSoulForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in103.0 in
Length163.0 in179.5 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height63.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,879 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested167545%
Total Not Requested205055%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested72543%
UVO e-Services Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested110045%
Total Not Requested135055%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80030%
Total Not Requested187570%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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