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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: $26,210

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $4,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,570

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $4,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterSoulSoul
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring+!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $18,400 $20,500
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $17,523 $19,521
Navigation system 1,100        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198    
Cargo net 87 87 87 50 50
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74 350 350
Remote start 436 436 436 425 425
Cargo cover 182 182 182    
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36    
Rear bumper protector 92 92 92    
UVO e-Services Package       500  
Audio Package       1,400  
Primo Package       3,000  
Cargo tray       80 80
Floor mats       115 115
Rear spoiler       395 395
Interior ambient lighting       450 450
Illuminated door sill trim plates       250 250
Sun & Sound Package         2,600
The Whole Shabang Package         2,500
Rear bumper protector, clear tape         75
Navigation system 975        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128    
Cargo net 56 56 56 42 42
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48 291 291
Remote start 328 328 328 353 353
Cargo cover 118 118 118    
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23    
Rear bumper protector 59 59 59    
UVO e-Services Package       465  
Audio Package       1,292  
Primo Package       2,740  
Cargo tray       67 67
Floor mats       93 93
Rear spoiler       327 327
Interior ambient lighting       374 374
Illuminated door sill trim plates       208 208
Sun & Sound Package         2,378
The Whole Shabang Package         2,325
Rear bumper protector, clear tape         62
Options (change) 2,205 1,105 1,105 7,015 7,290
Options (change) 1,735 760 760 6,252 6,520
Destination 825 825 825 795 795
Total Price $31,025 $31,925 $34,925 $26,210 $28,585
Total Invoice $28,782 $29,636 $32,421 $24,570 $26,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,626
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterSoulSoul
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring+!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8350, 10350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$31,025$31,925$34,925$26,210$28,585
Adjustments for Features-1,710-1,910-2,1100-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,315$30,015$32,815$26,210$27,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0$1,750
Total Invoice$28,782$29,636$32,421$24,570$26,836
Adjustments for Features-1,586-1,773-1,9590-587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,196$27,863$30,462$24,570$26,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$3,266$0$1,679

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterSoulSoul
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring+!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape    $25
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,635$5,835$6,035$3,925$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,710$1,910$2,110$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,586-1,773-1,9590-587

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20142014
ModelForesterSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length180.9 in163.0 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height66.4 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
UVO e-Services Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112567%
Total Not Requested55033%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97536%
Total Not Requested170064%
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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