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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: $19,025

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $16,348

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,045

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $14,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSoul
TrimSELimited+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $16,300
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $15,650
Floor mats 315 315 95
3.5L V6 1,155    
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Cargo net 49 49 50
Universal garage door opener     350
Sunroof     800
Rear bumper protector     50
Cargo mat     85
Rear spoiler     295
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Floor mats 200 200 75
3.5L V6 1,054    
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Cargo net 34 34 40
Universal garage door opener     280
Sunroof     700
Rear bumper protector     40
Cargo mat     70
Rear spoiler     240
Illuminated door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 1,718 563 1,975
Options (change) 1,413 359 1,645
Destination 810 810 750
Total Price $35,373 $37,118 $19,025
Total Invoice $32,210 $33,804 $18,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,623
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,952
Model Year201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSoul
TrimSELimited+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG24/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$35,373$37,118$19,025
Adjustments for Features-5,725-6,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,648$30,318$19,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$32,210$33,804$18,045
Adjustments for Features-5,213-6,1930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,997$27,611$18,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSoul
TrimSELimited+
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Total Value of Features$6,525$7,600$800
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,725$6,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,213-6,1930

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122012
ModelHighlanderSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in100.4 in
Length188.4 in162.2 in
Width75.2 in70.3 in
Height68.1 in63.4 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.2,707 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.0 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 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft353.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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