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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: $29,725

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,003

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,867

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $2,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelForesterSoul
Trim2.5 XT Limited!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,495 $22,800
Base Invoice $26,707 $21,561
Navigation system 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
iPod integration 223  
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 453  
Cargo net 46 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Universal garage door opener 82 350
Remote start 432 425
Rear bumper protector 78  
Metal pedals   80
Floor mats   125
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   75
Rear spoiler   395
Interior ambient lighting   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Tech Package   3,000
Navigation system 1,501  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
iPod integration 145  
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 340  
Cargo net 30 42
Cargo tray 46 67
Universal garage door opener 54 291
Remote start 324 353
Rear bumper protector 51  
Metal pedals   67
Floor mats   102
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   62
Rear spoiler   327
Interior ambient lighting   374
Panoramic sunroof   932
Tech Package   2,794
Options (change) 3,538 6,030
Options (change) 2,718 5,411
Destination 695 895
Total Price $32,728 $29,725
Total Invoice $30,120 $27,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,768
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,970
Model Year20102018
ModelForesterSoul
Trim2.5 XT Limited!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4201hp I4
TransmissionT4S7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG26/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,728$29,725
Adjustments for Features0-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,728$28,960
Total Invoice$30,120$27,867
Adjustments for Features0-717
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,120$27,150

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20102018
ModelForesterSoul
Trim2.5 XT Limited!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear bumper protector, clear tape $25
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,710$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-717

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20102018
ModelForesterSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in101.2 in
Length179.5 in163.0 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in
Height65.9 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,232 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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested125033%
Total Not Requested257567%

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