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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: $18,840

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $10,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,680

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $10,125

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162010
ModelForesterForesterForesterSoul
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $15,195
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $14,590
Special Edition Package       2,150
Sunroof       800
Special Edition Package       1,695
Sunroof       700
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,950
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,395
Destination 850 850 850 695
Total Price $29,645 $31,645 $34,645 $18,840
Total Invoice $27,805 $29,635 $32,419 $17,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,179
Model Year2016201620162010
ModelForesterForesterForesterSoul
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4142hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$29,645$31,645$34,645$18,840
Adjustments for Features-6,340-7,300-7,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,305$24,345$27,145$18,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$3,840$0
Total Invoice$27,805$29,635$32,419$17,680
Adjustments for Features-5,946-6,836-7,0180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,859$22,799$25,401$17,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$3,542$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2016201620162010
ModelForesterForesterForesterSoul
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside graphics   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,540$8,500$8,700$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,340$7,300$7,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,946-6,836-7,0180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162010
ModelForesterSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.4 in
Length180.9 in161.6 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height66.4 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,561 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft353.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bodyside graphics0No
225/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%

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