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Kia Soul vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelSoulSoulOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim!Sport2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350
Leather seating surfaces 900 900        
Sunroof   700        
Limited Package     2,800 2,700    
Stability control     300 300    
Metal pedals           149
Leather seating surfaces 800 800        
Sunroof   600        
Limited Package     2,520 2,426    
Stability control     275 275    
Metal pedals           94
Options (change) 900 1,600 3,100 3,000 0 149
Options (change) 800 1,400 2,795 2,701 0 94
Destination 695 695 645 645 645 645
Total Price $20,090 $20,790 $27,340 $29,940 $31,640 $32,289
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,655 $25,628 $28,005 $29,440 $30,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,602
Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelSoulSoulOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim!Sport2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine142hp I4142hp I4170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionA4A4M5T4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,090$20,790$27,340$29,940$31,640$32,289
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,170-4,870-3,845-5,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,090$20,590$24,170$25,070$27,795$27,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$900$3,625$2,924
Total Invoice$19,055$19,655$25,628$28,005$29,440$30,089
Adjustments for Features0-189-2,971-4,555-3,578-4,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,055$19,466$22,657$23,450$25,862$25,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0$793$3,205$2,591

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelSoulSoulOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim!Sport2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
5-speed manual  $0 $0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40$40$40
Roof rack  $300$300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Hood scoop    $100 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   $125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
Navigation system   $600  
Satellite radio$200$200    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Compass     $0
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Speaker lights$100$100    
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,170$3,370$6,340$8,040$7,015$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,170$4,870$3,845$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-2,971-4,555-3,578-4,841

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112008
ModelSoulOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.4 in105.1 in
Length161.6 in188.7 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height63.4 in63.2 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested105035%
Total Not Requested192565%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested105044%
Total Not Requested135056%

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