Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2017 Kia Soul Kia Soul 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,745

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,811

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $5,864

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelForesterSoul
Trim2.0XT Touring!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,295 $21,300
Base Invoice $32,028 $20,162
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  
Premium Package   4,400
Umber Package   1,000
Cargo tray   80
Floor mats   120
Rear spoiler   395
Interior ambient lighting   450
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   75
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
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  
Premium Package   4,052
Umber Package   923
Cargo tray   67
Floor mats   100
Rear spoiler   327
Interior ambient lighting   374
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   62
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208
Options (change) 1,125 7,595
Options (change) 772 6,799
Destination 875 850
Total Price $36,295 $29,745
Total Invoice $33,675 $27,811

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Kia Soul dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,173
Model Year20172016
ModelForesterSoul
Trim2.0XT Touring!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4164hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,295$29,745
Adjustments for Features-2,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,395$29,745
Total Invoice$33,675$27,811
Adjustments for Features-2,6910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,984$27,811

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20172016
ModelForesterSoul
Trim2.0XT Touring!
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear bumper protector, clear tape $25
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power release, second row seats$50 
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$8,025$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6910

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20172016
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 Weight3,624 lb.2,837 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80019%
Total Not Requested332581%
Umber Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.