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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: $24,270

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $12,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,810

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $11,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelSoulOutbackOutback
Trim!3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,600 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $18,700 $33,064 $36,089
Premium Package 2,500    
Interior ambient lighting 350    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Rear spoiler 295    
Cargo tray 75    
Cargo net 50 81 81
Rear bumper protector 50 107  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Metal pedals   172 172
Premium Package 2,195    
Interior ambient lighting 305    
Universal garage door opener 280    
Rear spoiler 240    
Cargo tray 60    
Cargo net 40 52 52
Rear bumper protector 40 69  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200    
Metal pedals   112 112
Options (change) 3,920 360 253
Options (change) 3,360 233 164
Destination 750 915 915
Total Price $24,270 $36,670 $39,858
Total Invoice $22,810 $34,212 $37,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,911
Model Year201220182018
ModelSoulOutbackOutback
Trim!3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine164hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$24,270$36,670$39,858
Adjustments for Features0-5,885-8,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,270$30,785$30,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$88
Total Invoice$22,810$34,212$37,168
Adjustments for Features0-5,491-8,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,810$28,721$28,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$68

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220182018
ModelSoulOutbackOutback
Trim!3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,750$8,635$11,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,885$8,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,491-8,379

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122018
ModelSoulOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.4 in108.1 in
Length162.2 in189.9 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height63.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,778 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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