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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: $23,470

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $4,861

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,109

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $4,153

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelForesterForesterSoulSoul
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited+!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $19,400 $21,300
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $18,391 $20,162
Satellite radio 445 445    
Cargo net 46 46 50 50
Cargo tray 75 75 80 80
Rear spoiler 353 353 395 395
Rear bumper protector 72 72    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87 350 350
Primo Package     2,800  
Audio Package     1,800  
Floor mats     120 120
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250 250
Rear bumper protector, clear tape       75
Satellite radio 334 334    
Cargo net 30 30 42 42
Cargo tray 46 46 67 67
Rear spoiler 230 230 327 327
Rear bumper protector 47 47    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56 291 291
Primo Package     2,594  
Audio Package     1,657  
Floor mats     100 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates     208 208
Rear bumper protector, clear tape       62
Options (change) 991 1,261 5,845 1,320
Options (change) 687 862 5,286 1,097
Destination 645 645 850 850
Total Price $28,331 $29,801 $26,095 $23,470
Total Invoice $26,262 $27,623 $24,527 $22,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,811
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,237
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelForesterForesterSoulSoul
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited+!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7350, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$28,331$29,801$26,095$23,470
Adjustments for Features-1,625-1,010-3,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,706$28,791$22,895$23,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0$575
Total Invoice$26,262$27,623$24,527$22,109
Adjustments for Features-1,506-936-3,0080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,756$26,687$21,519$22,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$0$590

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelForesterForesterSoulSoul
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited+!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration  $50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   $25
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50 
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information  $25 
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Speaker lights  $100 
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,025$5,410$7,600$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,625$1,010$3,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,506-936-3,0080

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082016
ModelForesterSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in101.2 in
Length176.6 in163.0 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height65.0 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested145040%
Total Not Requested215060%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested132579%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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