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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: $26,040

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $6,688

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,429

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $5,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020142014
ModelForesterSoulSoul
Trim2.5 XT Limited+!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,495 $18,400 $20,500
Base Invoice $26,707 $17,523 $19,521
Navigation system 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
iPod integration 223    
Cargo cover 166    
Satellite radio 453    
Cargo net 46 50 50
Cargo tray 75 80 80
Universal garage door opener 82 350 350
Remote start 432 425 425
Rear bumper protector 78    
Audio Package   1,400  
UVO e-Services Package   500  
Primo Package   3,000  
Metal pedals   80 80
Floor mats   115 115
Rear spoiler   395 395
Interior ambient lighting   450 450
Sun & Sound Package     2,600
The Whole Shabang Package     2,500
Rear bumper protector, clear tape     75
Navigation system 1,501    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
iPod integration 145    
Cargo cover 108    
Satellite radio 340    
Cargo net 30 42 42
Cargo tray 46 67 67
Universal garage door opener 54 291 291
Remote start 324 353 353
Rear bumper protector 51    
Audio Package   1,292  
UVO e-Services Package   465  
Primo Package   2,740  
Metal pedals   67 67
Floor mats   93 93
Rear spoiler   327 327
Interior ambient lighting   374 374
Sun & Sound Package     2,378
The Whole Shabang Package     2,325
Rear bumper protector, clear tape     62
Options (change) 3,538 6,845 7,120
Options (change) 2,718 6,111 6,379
Destination 695 795 795
Total Price $32,728 $26,040 $28,415
Total Invoice $30,120 $24,429 $26,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,128
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,176
Model Year201020142014
ModelForesterSoulSoul
Trim2.5 XT Limited+!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6350, 10350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,728$26,040$28,415
Adjustments for Features-5600-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,168$26,040$27,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$30,120$24,429$26,695
Adjustments for Features-5150-587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,605$24,429$26,108
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,679

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201020142014
ModelForesterSoulSoul
Trim2.5 XT Limited+!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape  $25
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,835$4,275$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-5150-587

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20102014
ModelForesterSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in101.2 in
Length179.5 in163.0 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in
Height65.9 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.2,879 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested72543%
UVO e-Services Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
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 seat100Yes
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 Requested167545%
Total Not Requested205055%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80030%
Total Not Requested187570%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
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 Requested110045%
Total Not Requested135055%

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