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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: $19,815

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $11,189

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,775

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $10,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162013
ModelForesterForesterSoul
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,195 $33,795 $16,700
Base Invoice $27,332 $31,569 $16,035
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Cargo net 90 90 50
Rear bumper protector 95 95 50
Cargo tray 75   75
Universal garage door opener 76 76 350
Fog lights 386    
Door sill trim plates 38 38  
Sunroof     800
Floor mats     95
Interior ambient lighting     350
Rear spoiler     295
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Cargo net 58 58 40
Rear bumper protector 61 61 40
Cargo tray 46   60
Universal garage door opener 49 49 280
Fog lights 289    
Door sill trim plates 24 24  
Sunroof     700
Floor mats     75
Interior ambient lighting     305
Rear spoiler     240
Illuminated door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 959 498 2,315
Options (change) 656 321 1,940
Destination 850 850 800
Total Price $31,004 $35,143 $19,815
Total Invoice $28,838 $32,740 $18,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,694
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,952
Model Year201620162013
ModelForesterForesterSoul
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4250hp H4164hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG23/28 MPG24/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$31,004$35,143$19,815
Adjustments for Features-5,495-7,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,509$27,238$19,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,729$0
Total Invoice$28,838$32,740$18,775
Adjustments for Features-5,111-7,3640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,727$25,376$18,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,649$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201620162013
ModelForesterForesterSoul
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,020$9,430$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,495$7,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,111-7,3640

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162013
ModelForesterSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.4 in
Length180.9 in162.2 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height66.4 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.2,707 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 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft353.4 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%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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