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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,270

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $4,061

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,840

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelForesterForesterSoul
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $19,900
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $18,985
Satellite radio 445 445  
Cargo net 46 46 50
Rear bumper protector 72 72 50
Cargo tray 75 75 75
Rear spoiler 353 353 295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87 350
Premium Package     2,500
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Satellite radio 334 334  
Cargo net 30 30 40
Rear bumper protector 47 47 40
Cargo tray 46 46 60
Rear spoiler 230 230 240
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56 280
Premium Package     2,195
Illuminated door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 991 1,261 3,570
Options (change) 687 862 3,055
Destination 645 645 800
Total Price $28,331 $29,801 $24,270
Total Invoice $26,262 $27,623 $22,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,051
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,421
Model Year200820082013
ModelForesterForesterSoul
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4164hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$28,331$29,801$24,270
Adjustments for Features-6150-605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,716$29,801$23,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0
Total Invoice$26,262$27,623$22,840
Adjustments for Features-5700-569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,692$27,623$22,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year200820082013
ModelForesterForesterSoul
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Navigation system  $600
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$6,110$5,495$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$605
Value of Feature Adjustments-5700-569

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082013
ModelForesterSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in100.4 in
Length176.6 in162.2 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height65.0 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft353.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested130057%
Total Not Requested97543%

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