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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,840

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $9,131

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,680

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $8,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelForesterForesterSoul
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $15,195
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $14,590
iPod integration 223 223  
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Rear spoiler 367    
Special Edition Package     2,150
Sunroof     800
iPod integration 145 145  
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Rear spoiler 275    
Special Edition Package     1,695
Sunroof     700
Options (change) 1,281 914 2,950
Options (change) 915 640 2,395
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $27,971 $30,104 $18,840
Total Invoice $25,965 $28,042 $17,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,653
Model Year201020102010
ModelForesterForesterSoul
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4142hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 680, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$27,971$30,104$18,840
Adjustments for Features-4,990-5,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,981$24,879$18,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0
Total Invoice$25,965$28,042$17,680
Adjustments for Features-4,632-4,8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,333$23,175$17,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,842$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201020102010
ModelForesterForesterSoul
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside graphics  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,340$6,575$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,990$5,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,632-4,8670

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20102010
ModelForesterSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in100.4 in
Length179.5 in161.6 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height65.9 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,561 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft353.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bodyside graphics0No
225/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%

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