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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: $29,700

Kia Soul Turbo   
Difference: $789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212008
ModelSoulForester
TrimTurbo2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,650 $27,895
Floor mats 135  
Cargo net 70 46
Cargo tray 95 75
Roof rack crossbars 250  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Satellite radio   445
Boost gauge   311
Rear bumper protector   72
Floor mats 0  
Cargo net 0 30
Cargo tray 0 46
Roof rack crossbars 0  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
4-speed automatic   909
Satellite radio   334
Boost gauge   203
Rear bumper protector   47
Options (change) 875 1,949
Options (change) 0 1,569
Destination 1,175 645
Total Price $29,700 $30,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,305
Model Year20212008
ModelSoulForester
TrimTurbo2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS7A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/32 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$29,700$30,489
Adjustments for Features-3,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,910$30,489

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212008
ModelSoulForester
TrimTurbo2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape$25 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Speaker lights$100 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,550$6,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1500

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212008
ModelSoulForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in99.4 in
Length165.2 in176.6 in
Width70.9 in68.3 in
Height63.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.1 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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