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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: $28,915

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,784

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,043

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelSoulForesterForesterForester
Trim!2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,790 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $19,687 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Sun & Sound Package 2,600      
Universal garage door opener 350 120 120 120
The Whole Shabang Package 2,500      
Floor mats 125      
Interior ambient lighting 450      
Cargo net 50 68 68 68
Cargo tray 80      
Remote start 425 455 455 455
Rear spoiler 395      
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Navigation system   1,350    
Door sill trim plates   53 53 53
Rear bumper protector   98 98 98
Sun & Sound Package 2,378      
Universal garage door opener 291 78 78 78
The Whole Shabang Package 2,325      
Floor mats 104      
Interior ambient lighting 374      
Cargo net 42 44 44 44
Cargo tray 67      
Remote start 353 341 341 341
Rear spoiler 327      
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 62      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Navigation system   1,156    
Door sill trim plates   34 34 34
Rear bumper protector   63 63 63
Options (change) 7,300 2,389 1,039 1,039
Options (change) 6,531 1,874 718 718
Destination 825 915 915 915
Total Price $28,915 $32,699 $35,044 $38,044
Total Invoice $27,043 $30,294 $32,520 $35,308

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $354
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $118
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelSoulForesterForesterForester
Trim!2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,915$32,699$35,044$38,044
Adjustments for Features0-1,715-5,775-6,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,915$30,984$29,269$31,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$27,043$30,294$32,520$35,308
Adjustments for Features0-1,589-5,359-5,638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,043$28,705$27,161$29,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,544$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201820182018
ModelSoulForesterForesterForester
Trim!2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape$25   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Speaker lights$100   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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$4,550$6,265$10,325$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,715$5,775$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,589-5,359-5,638

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152018
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.3,323 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested97536%
Total Not Requested170064%
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 wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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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