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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: $24,601

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $689

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,860

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelSoulSoulForester
Trim+!2.5 X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,690 $20,790 $21,195
Base Invoice $17,729 $19,687 $20,015
Universal garage door opener 350 350 87
Primo Package 3,000    
Audio Package 1,400    
UVO Package 600    
Floor mats 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 46
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Rear spoiler 395 395 353
Sun & Sound Package   2,600  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   75  
Premium Package     1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Satellite radio     445
Rear bumper protector     72
Universal garage door opener 291 291 56
Primo Package 2,740    
Audio Package 1,292    
UVO Package 552    
Floor mats 104 104  
Cargo net 42 42 30
Cargo tray 67 67 46
Rear spoiler 327 327 230
Sun & Sound Package   2,378  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   62  
Premium Package     1,338
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Satellite radio     334
Rear bumper protector     47
Options (change) 6,000 3,675 2,761
Options (change) 5,415 3,271 2,200
Destination 825 825 645
Total Price $25,515 $25,290 $24,601
Total Invoice $23,969 $23,783 $22,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,276
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,888
Model Year201520152008
ModelSoulSoulForester
Trim+!2.5 X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4164hp I4173hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$25,515$25,290$24,601
Adjustments for Features-3,190-1,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,325$23,950$24,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$23,969$23,783$22,860
Adjustments for Features-2,997-1,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,972$22,523$22,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,551$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152008
ModelSoulSoulForester
Trim+!2.5 X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape $25 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
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 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,025$6,175$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,190$1,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,997-1,2600

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152008
ModelSoulForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in99.4 in
Length163.0 in176.6 in
Width70.9 in68.3 in
Height63.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,879 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Total Requested67518%
Total Not Requested305082%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested132579%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested247593%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested265075%
Total Not Requested87525%

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