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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: $26,800

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $5,628

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,113

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $4,858

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelSoulSoulForester
Trim+!2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,400 $21,300 $28,195
Base Invoice $18,391 $20,162 $26,409
Universal garage door opener 350 350 82
Primo Package 2,800    
Audio Package 1,800    
Rear spoiler 395 395  
Metal pedals 80 80  
Interior ambient lighting 450 450  
Floor mats 120 120  
Cargo net 50 50 46
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Remote start 425 425 432
Premium Package   4,400  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
iPod integration     223
Cargo cover     166
Satellite radio     453
Navigation system     1,800
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener 291 291 54
Primo Package 2,594    
Audio Package 1,657    
Rear spoiler 327 327  
Metal pedals 67 67  
Interior ambient lighting 374 374  
Floor mats 100 100  
Cargo net 42 42 30
Cargo tray 67 67 46
Remote start 353 353 324
Premium Package   4,052  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   62  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
iPod integration     145
Cargo cover     108
Satellite radio     340
Navigation system     1,650
Rear bumper protector     51
Options (change) 6,550 6,425 3,538
Options (change) 5,872 5,735 2,867
Destination 850 850 695
Total Price $26,800 $28,575 $32,428
Total Invoice $25,113 $26,747 $29,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,068
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,340
Model Year201620162009
ModelSoulSoulForester
Trim+!2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4164hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,800$28,575$32,428
Adjustments for Features0-575-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,800$28,000$31,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$25,113$26,747$29,971
Adjustments for Features0-538-518
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,113$26,209$29,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,096$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162009
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $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 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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$4,850$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-538-518

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162009
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 Weight2,837 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?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested155043%
Total Not Requested205057%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested72543%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested100024%
Total Not Requested312576%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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