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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: $28,915

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,784

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,043

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelForesterForesterForesterSoul
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $20,790
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $19,687
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Navigation system 1,350      
Cargo net 68 68 68 50
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120 350
Remote start 455 455 455 425
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53  
Rear bumper protector 98 98 98  
Sun & Sound Package       2,600
The Whole Shabang Package       2,500
Cargo tray       80
Floor mats       125
Rear spoiler       395
Interior ambient lighting       450
Rear bumper protector, clear tape       75
Illuminated door sill trim plates       250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Navigation system 1,156      
Cargo net 44 44 44 42
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78 291
Remote start 341 341 341 353
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34  
Rear bumper protector 63 63 63  
Sun & Sound Package       2,378
The Whole Shabang Package       2,325
Cargo tray       67
Floor mats       104
Rear spoiler       327
Interior ambient lighting       374
Rear bumper protector, clear tape       62
Illuminated door sill trim plates       208
Options (change) 2,389 1,039 1,039 7,300
Options (change) 1,874 718 718 6,531
Destination 915 915 915 825
Total Price $32,699 $35,044 $38,044 $28,915
Total Invoice $30,294 $32,520 $35,308 $27,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $354
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $118
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelForesterForesterForesterSoul
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4164hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,699$35,044$38,044$28,915
Adjustments for Features-1,715-5,775-6,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,984$29,269$31,969$28,915
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$30,294$32,520$35,308$27,043
Adjustments for Features-1,589-5,359-5,6380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,705$27,161$29,670$27,043
Cost Above Minimum$1,544$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2018201820182015
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   $25
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Speaker lights   $100
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power release, second row seats $50$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$6,265$10,325$10,625$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$5,775$6,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,589-5,359-5,6380

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,323 lb.2,715 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

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested97536%
Total Not Requested170064%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%

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