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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: $26,800

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $5,928

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,113

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $5,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelForesterSoulSoul
Trim2.5 XT Limited+!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,495 $19,400 $21,300
Base Invoice $26,707 $18,391 $20,162
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   1,800  
Primo Package   2,800  
Metal pedals   80 80
Floor mats   120 120
Rear spoiler   395 395
Interior ambient lighting   450 450
Premium Package     4,400
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   1,657  
Primo Package   2,594  
Metal pedals   67 67
Floor mats   100 100
Rear spoiler   327 327
Interior ambient lighting   374 374
Premium Package     4,052
Rear bumper protector, clear tape     62
Options (change) 3,538 6,550 6,425
Options (change) 2,718 5,872 5,735
Destination 695 850 850
Total Price $32,728 $26,800 $28,575
Total Invoice $30,120 $25,113 $26,747

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,268
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,400
Model Year201020162016
ModelForesterSoulSoul
Trim2.5 XT Limited+!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6350, 10350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$32,728$26,800$28,575
Adjustments for Features-6600-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,068$26,800$28,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$30,120$25,113$26,747
Adjustments for Features-6070-538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,513$25,113$26,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,096

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201020162016
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $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
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
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$4,175$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-6070-538

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20102016
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.2,837 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?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested72543%
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 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 Requested155043%
Total Not Requested205057%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested100024%
Total Not Requested312576%

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