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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: $26,415

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152019
ModelSoulSoulForester
Trim+!Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,690 $20,790 $26,695
UVO Package 600    
Universal garage door opener 350 350 120
Primo Package 3,000    
Audio Package 1,400    
Floor mats 125 125  
Interior ambient lighting 450 450  
Cargo net 50 50 68
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Remote start 425 425 455
Rear spoiler 395 395  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250  
Sun & Sound Package   2,600  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
All Weather Package     500
Door sill trim plates     53
Cargo cover     172
Fog lights     382
Rear bumper protector     98
UVO Package 552    
Universal garage door opener 291 291 78
Primo Package 2,740    
Audio Package 1,292    
Floor mats 104 104  
Interior ambient lighting 374 374  
Cargo net 42 42 44
Cargo tray 67 67 52
Remote start 353 353 341
Rear spoiler 327 327  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 208  
Sun & Sound Package   2,378  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   62  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
All Weather Package     417
Door sill trim plates     34
Cargo cover     111
Fog lights     286
Rear bumper protector     63
Options (change) 7,125 4,800 2,173
Options (change) 6,350 4,206 1,584
Destination 825 825 975
Total Price $26,640 $26,415 $29,843

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Soul +
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,888
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,716
Model Year201520152019
ModelSoulSoulForester
Trim+!Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4164hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$26,640$26,415$29,843
Adjustments for Features-1,8500-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,790$26,415$28,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152019
ModelSoulSoulForester
Trim+!Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape $25 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$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
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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$5,875$4,025$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$0$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7290-100

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152019
ModelSoulForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in105.1 in
Length163.0 in182.1 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height63.0 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,879 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
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 surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested77521%
Total Not Requested295079%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested142585%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested2509%
Total Not Requested242591%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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