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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: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $14,079

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $12,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSoulSoul
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited!Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370 $18,495 $18,495
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598 $17,560 $17,560
Bodyside moldings 199 199 199 199    
Floor mats 315 315 315 315    
Leather Package     2,305      
Leather seating surfaces         900 900
Sunroof           700
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125 125    
Floor mats 200 200 200 200    
Leather Package     2,121      
Leather seating surfaces         800 800
Sunroof           600
Options (change) 514 514 2,819 514 900 1,600
Options (change) 325 325 2,446 325 800 1,400
Destination 810 810 810 810 695 695
Total Price $34,169 $37,069 $42,344 $45,694 $20,090 $20,790
Total Invoice $31,122 $33,770 $38,873 $41,733 $19,055 $19,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,344
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,754
Model Year201220122012201220112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSoulSoul
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited!Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H142hp I4142hp I4
TransmissionT6T5CVTCVTA4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,169$37,069$42,344$45,694$20,090$20,790
Adjustments for Features-4,735-5,710-6,060-7,5350-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,434$31,359$36,284$38,159$20,090$20,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$6,850$8,725$0$500
Total Invoice$31,122$33,770$38,873$41,733$19,055$19,655
Adjustments for Features-4,313-5,202-5,563-6,8820-189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,809$28,568$33,310$34,851$19,055$19,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,759$6,501$8,042$0$411

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201220122012201220112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSoulSoul
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited!Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
CVT  $1000$1000  
4-speed automatic    $800$800
FWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 $350  
Proximity key $250 $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25  
Heated mirrors$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
Tachometer$75$75  $75$75
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  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$6,530$7,505$7,855$9,330$1,795$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,735$5,710$6,060$7,535$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,313-5,202-5,563-6,8820-189

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122011
ModelHighlanderSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in100.4 in
Length188.4 in161.6 in
Width75.2 in70.3 in
Height68.1 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.2,561 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 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft353.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested215086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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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