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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,390

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $11,183

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,771

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $8,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSoulSoul
TrimSportLimited+!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $19,400 $21,300
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $18,391 $20,162
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Satellite radio 449 449    
Floor mats 185 275 120 120
Universal garage door opener 125   350 350
Remote start 529 529 425 425
Automatic climate control, front 375      
Sunroof 850      
Extra Value Package 6 2,475      
Third-row seat 1,090      
Extra Value Package 8   3,280    
Audio Package     1,800  
Primo Package     2,800  
Rear spoiler     395 395
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250 250
Premium Package       4,400
Rear bumper protector, clear tape       75
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Satellite radio 359 359    
Floor mats 120 180 100 100
Universal garage door opener 100   291 291
Remote start 380 380 353 353
Automatic climate control, front 300      
Sunroof 680      
Extra Value Package 6 2,228      
Third-row seat 872      
Extra Value Package 8   2,952    
Audio Package     1,657  
Primo Package     2,594  
Rear spoiler     327 327
Illuminated door sill trim plates     208 208
Premium Package       4,052
Rear bumper protector, clear tape       62
Options (change) 7,568 4,533 6,140 6,015
Options (change) 6,231 3,871 5,530 5,393
Destination 745 745 850 850
Total Price $37,573 $38,348 $26,390 $28,165
Total Invoice $33,384 $34,378 $24,771 $26,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,678
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,563
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSoulSoul
TrimSportLimited+!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9350, 10350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$37,573$38,348$26,390$28,165
Adjustments for Features-605-2,2800-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,968$36,068$26,390$27,590
Cost Above Minimum$900$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$33,384$34,378$24,771$26,405
Adjustments for Features-538-2,0440-539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,846$32,334$24,771$25,866
Cost Above Minimum$512$0$0$1,095

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSoulSoul
TrimSportLimited+!
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear bumper protector, clear tape   $25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,330$7,005$4,725$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$2,280$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-538-2,0440-539

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20092016
ModelHighlanderSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in101.2 in
Length188.4 in163.0 in
Width75.2 in70.9 in
Height68.1 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.2,837 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested62537%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested180050%
Total Not Requested180050%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Speaker lights100No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested135033%
Total Not Requested277567%

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