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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: $3,067

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,867

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $2,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelSoulForester
Trim!2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,800 $29,995
Base Invoice $21,561 $28,084
Tech Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350 93
Rear spoiler 395  
Metal pedals 80  
Floor mats 125  
Interior ambient lighting 450  
Cargo net 50 48
Cargo tray 80  
Remote start 425 432
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo cover   166
Rear bumper protector   78
Tech Package 2,794  
Universal garage door opener 291 61
Rear spoiler 327  
Metal pedals 67  
Floor mats 102  
Interior ambient lighting 374  
Cargo net 42 31
Cargo tray 67  
Remote start 353 324
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 62  
Panoramic sunroof 932  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Cargo cover   108
Rear bumper protector   51
Options (change) 6,030 2,002
Options (change) 5,411 1,583
Destination 895 795
Total Price $29,725 $32,792
Total Invoice $27,867 $30,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,007
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,539
Model Year20182013
ModelSoulForester
Trim!2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS7T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,725$32,792
Adjustments for Features0-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,725$32,732
Total Invoice$27,867$30,462
Adjustments for Features0-56
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,867$30,406

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182013
ModelSoulForester
Trim!2.5 XT Touring
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 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,525$5,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-56

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182013
ModelSoulForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in103.0 in
Length163.0 in169.5 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 radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested192550%
Total Not Requested190050%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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