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Kia Soul vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,025

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $16,348

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,045

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $14,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSoulHighlanderHighlander
Trim+SELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,300 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $15,650 $29,987 $32,635
Sunroof 800    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Rear bumper protector 50    
Rear spoiler 295    
Cargo net 50 49 49
Floor mats 95 315 315
Cargo mat 85    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
3.5L V6   1,155  
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Sunroof 700    
Universal garage door opener 280    
Rear bumper protector 40    
Rear spoiler 240    
Cargo net 40 34 34
Floor mats 75 200 200
Cargo mat 70    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200    
3.5L V6   1,054  
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Options (change) 1,975 1,718 563
Options (change) 1,645 1,413 359
Destination 750 810 810
Total Price $19,025 $35,373 $37,118
Total Invoice $18,045 $32,210 $33,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,623
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,952
Model Year201220122012
ModelSoulHighlanderHighlander
Trim+SELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/29 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$19,025$35,373$37,118
Adjustments for Features0-5,725-6,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,025$29,648$30,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$18,045$32,210$33,804
Adjustments for Features0-5,213-6,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,045$26,997$27,611
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220122012
ModelSoulHighlanderHighlander
Trim+SELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Total Value of Features$800$6,525$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,725$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,213-6,193

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
ModelSoulHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in109.8 in
Length162.2 in188.4 in
Width70.3 in75.2 in
Height63.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,707 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.742.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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