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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: $29,890

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172020
ModelSoulForester
Trim!Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,800 $27,395
Universal garage door opener 350 120
Floor mats 120  
Interior ambient lighting 450  
Cargo net 50 68
Cargo tray 80 80
Remote start 425 455
Rear spoiler 395  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Tech Package 3,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
All Weather Package   500
Door sill trim plates   53
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Cargo cover   172
Fog lights   382
Rear bumper protector   98
Universal garage door opener 291 78
Floor mats 98  
Interior ambient lighting 374  
Cargo net 42 44
Cargo tray 67 52
Remote start 353 341
Rear spoiler 327  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 62  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208  
Panoramic sunroof 932  
Tech Package 2,794  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
All Weather Package   417
Door sill trim plates   34
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Cargo cover   111
Fog lights   286
Rear bumper protector   63
Options (change) 6,195 2,228
Options (change) 5,548 1,619
Destination 895 1,010
Total Price $29,890 $30,633

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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: $2,753
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,492
Model Year20172020
ModelSoulForester
Trim!Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionS7CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/31 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$29,890$30,633
Adjustments for Features-2,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,880$30,633

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172020
ModelSoulForester
Trim!Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape$25 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,000$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8830

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172020
ModelSoulForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in105.1 in
Length163.0 in182.1 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height63.5 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,232 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 !

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested70018%
Total Not Requested312582%

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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