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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: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $9,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $8,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterSoulSoul
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring!Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $18,495 $18,495
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $17,560 $17,560
Leather seating surfaces       900 900
Sunroof         700
Leather seating surfaces       800 800
Sunroof         600
Options (change) 0 0 0 900 1,600
Options (change) 0 0 0 800 1,400
Destination 850 850 850 695 695
Total Price $29,645 $31,645 $34,645 $20,090 $20,790
Total Invoice $27,805 $29,635 $32,419 $19,055 $19,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,671
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterSoulSoul
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring!Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4142hp I4142hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$29,645$31,645$34,645$20,090$20,790
Adjustments for Features-5,415-6,375-6,5750-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,230$25,270$28,070$20,090$20,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$3,840$0$500
Total Invoice$27,805$29,635$32,419$19,055$19,655
Adjustments for Features-5,079-5,970-6,1530-189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,726$23,665$26,266$19,055$19,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$939$3,540$0$411

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterSoulSoul
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring!Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$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$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$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$25
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Speaker lights   $100$100
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  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Metal pedals   $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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$7,590$8,550$8,750$2,175$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,415$6,375$6,575$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,079-5,970-6,1530-189

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162011
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 !

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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