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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: $29,895

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,008

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelForesterSoul
Trim2.0XT Touring!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,795 $22,800
Base Invoice $31,569 $21,561
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo cover 182  
Cargo net 90 50
Universal garage door opener 76 350
Remote start 445 425
Door sill trim plates 38  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Tech Package   3,000
Cargo tray   80
Floor mats   125
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   75
Rear spoiler   395
Interior ambient lighting   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo net 58 42
Universal garage door opener 49 291
Remote start 333 353
Door sill trim plates 24  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Tech Package   2,794
Cargo tray   67
Floor mats   102
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   62
Rear spoiler   327
Interior ambient lighting   374
Panoramic sunroof   932
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208
Options (change) 2,520 6,200
Options (change) 1,967 5,552
Destination 850 895
Total Price $37,165 $29,895
Total Invoice $34,386 $28,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,468
Model Year20162018
ModelForesterSoul
Trim2.0XT Touring!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8S7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG26/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,165$29,895
Adjustments for Features-3,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,020$29,895
Total Invoice$34,386$28,008
Adjustments for Features-2,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,476$28,008

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162018
ModelForesterSoul
Trim2.0XT Touring!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear bumper protector, clear tape $25
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,245$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162018
ModelForesterSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length180.9 in163.0 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height66.4 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,232 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 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested102548%

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?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested232561%
Total Not Requested150039%

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