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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: $29,575

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,747

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,670

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelForesterSoul
Trim2.5 XT Touring!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $21,300
Base Invoice $28,084 $20,162
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo net 48 50
Universal garage door opener 93 350
Remote start 432 425
Navigation system 1,600  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Premium Package   4,400
Umber Package   1,000
Metal pedals   80
Cargo tray   80
Floor mats   120
Rear spoiler   395
Interior ambient lighting   450
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo net 31 42
Universal garage door opener 61 291
Remote start 324 353
Navigation system 1,335  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Premium Package   4,052
Umber Package   923
Metal pedals   67
Cargo tray   67
Floor mats   100
Rear spoiler   327
Interior ambient lighting   374
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   62
Options (change) 2,602 7,425
Options (change) 2,030 6,658
Destination 725 850
Total Price $33,322 $29,575
Total Invoice $30,839 $27,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,512
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,952
Model Year20112016
ModelForesterSoul
Trim2.5 XT Touring!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4164hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$33,322$29,575
Adjustments for Features-2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,087$29,575
Total Invoice$30,839$27,670
Adjustments for Features-2170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,622$27,670

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20112016
ModelForesterSoul
Trim2.5 XT Touring!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear bumper protector, clear tape $25
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,660$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2170

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20112016
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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
HD radio50Yes
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 Requested105025%
Total Not Requested307575%
Umber Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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