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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: $29,725

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,003

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,867

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $2,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelSoulForester
Trim!2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,800 $28,495
Base Invoice $21,561 $26,707
Universal garage door opener 350 82
Rear spoiler 395  
Metal pedals 80  
Interior ambient lighting 450  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 46
Cargo tray 80 75
Remote start 425 432
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Tech Package 3,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Navigation system   1,800
iPod integration   223
Cargo cover   166
Satellite radio   453
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener 291 54
Rear spoiler 327  
Metal pedals 67  
Interior ambient lighting 374  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 30
Cargo tray 67 46
Remote start 353 324
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 62  
Panoramic sunroof 932  
Tech Package 2,794  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Navigation system   1,501
iPod integration   145
Cargo cover   108
Satellite radio   340
Rear bumper protector   51
Options (change) 6,030 3,538
Options (change) 5,411 2,718
Destination 895 695
Total Price $29,725 $32,728
Total Invoice $27,867 $30,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,768
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,970
Model Year20182010
ModelSoulForester
Trim!2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS7T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,725$32,728
Adjustments for Features-7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,960$32,728
Total Invoice$27,867$30,120
Adjustments for Features-7170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,150$30,120

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182010
ModelSoulForester
Trim!2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape$25 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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$6,475$5,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7170

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182010
ModelSoulForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in103.0 in
Length163.0 in179.5 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height63.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,232 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 !

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested125033%
Total Not Requested257567%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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