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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSoulSoul
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean!Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $18,495 $18,495
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $17,560 $17,560
Stability control 300 300        
Limited Package 2,800 2,700        
Metal pedals       149    
Leather seating surfaces         900 900
Sunroof           700
Stability control 275 275        
Limited Package 2,520 2,426        
Metal pedals       94    
Leather seating surfaces         800 800
Sunroof           600
Options (change) 3,100 3,000 0 149 900 1,600
Options (change) 2,795 2,701 0 94 800 1,400
Destination 645 645 645 645 695 695
Total Price $27,340 $29,940 $31,640 $32,289 $20,090 $20,790
Total Invoice $25,628 $28,005 $29,440 $30,089 $19,055 $19,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,602
Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSoulSoul
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean!Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6142hp I4142hp I4
TransmissionM5T4M5T5A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$27,340$29,940$31,640$32,289$20,090$20,790
Adjustments for Features-3,170-4,870-3,845-5,1950-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,170$25,070$27,795$27,094$20,090$20,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$3,625$2,924$0$500
Total Invoice$25,628$28,005$29,440$30,089$19,055$19,655
Adjustments for Features-2,971-4,555-3,578-4,8410-189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,657$23,450$25,862$25,248$19,055$19,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$793$3,205$2,591$0$411

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Soul

Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSoulSoul
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean!Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
4-speed automatic    $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40  
Roof rack$300$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Hood scoop  $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof    $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
Navigation system $600    
Satellite radio    $200$200
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150  
Compass   $0  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Speaker lights    $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$6,340$8,040$7,015$8,365$3,170$3,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,170$4,870$3,845$5,195$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,971-4,555-3,578-4,8410-189

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082011
ModelOutbackSoul
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in100.4 in
Length188.7 in161.6 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height63.2 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,561 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft353.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested105035%
Total Not Requested192565%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested105044%
Total Not Requested135056%

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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