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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: $28,585

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $4,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,836

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelSoulForesterForester
Trim!2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,500 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $19,521 $28,785 $31,569
Sun & Sound Package 2,600    
Universal garage door opener 350 76 76
The Whole Shabang Package 2,500    
Interior ambient lighting 450    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo tray 80    
Cargo net 50 90 90
Remote start 425 445 445
Rear spoiler 395    
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Door sill trim plates   38 38
Cargo cover   182 182
Rear bumper protector   95 95
Sun & Sound Package 2,378    
Universal garage door opener 291 49 49
The Whole Shabang Package 2,325    
Interior ambient lighting 374    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo tray 67    
Cargo net 42 58 58
Remote start 353 333 333
Rear spoiler 327    
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 62    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Door sill trim plates   24 24
Cargo cover   118 118
Rear bumper protector   61 61
Options (change) 7,290 1,125 1,125
Options (change) 6,520 772 772
Destination 795 850 850
Total Price $28,585 $32,770 $35,770
Total Invoice $26,836 $30,407 $33,191

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,161
Model Year201420162016
ModelSoulForesterForester
Trim!2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,585$32,770$35,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,520-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,585$31,250$34,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$26,836$30,407$33,191
Adjustments for Features0-1,410-1,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,836$28,997$31,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420162016
ModelSoulForesterForester
Trim!2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape$25  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,475$5,995$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,520$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,410-1,596

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142016
ModelSoulForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in103.9 in
Length163.0 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height63.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,715 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2509%
Total Not Requested242591%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested185076%
Total Not Requested60024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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