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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: $29,720

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,602

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,863

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $2,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelForesterSoul
Trim2.5 XT Touring!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $22,800
Base Invoice $28,084 $21,561
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  
Tech Package   3,000
Metal pedals   80
Cargo tray   80
Floor mats   120
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   75
Rear spoiler   395
Interior ambient lighting   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
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  
Tech Package   2,794
Metal pedals   67
Cargo tray   67
Floor mats   98
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   62
Rear spoiler   327
Interior ambient lighting   374
Panoramic sunroof   932
Options (change) 2,602 6,025
Options (change) 2,030 5,407
Destination 725 895
Total Price $33,322 $29,720
Total Invoice $30,839 $27,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,717
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,084
Model Year20112017
ModelForesterSoul
Trim2.5 XT Touring!
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$33,322$29,720
Adjustments for Features0-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,322$29,605
Total Invoice$30,839$27,863
Adjustments for Features0-108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,839$27,755

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20112017
ModelForesterSoul
Trim2.5 XT Touring!
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
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 
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
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 
Boost gauge $75
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 
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,535$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-108

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20112017
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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested180047%
Total Not Requested202553%

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