Kia Soul vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison
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- Specs Comparison
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Summary
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For the Kia Soul vs. Toyota Highlander price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Soul vs. Highlander Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Soul and Highlander will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Kia Soul !'s price is $9,119 lower than the Toyota Highlander SE's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Toyota Highlander
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul ! | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 9,119 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 7,549 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Soul | Soul | Highlander |
| Trim | ! | Sport | SE |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 142hp I4 | 142hp I4 | 187hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | A4 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 24/30 MPG | 24/30 MPG | 20/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 315, 8 | 315, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 245/65-17 |
| Total Price | 20,090 | 20,790 | 34,169 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -550 | -4,960 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 20,090 | 20,240 | 29,209 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 150 | 0 |
| Total Invoice | 19,055 | 19,655 | 31,122 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -520 | -4,518 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 19,055 | 19,135 | 26,604 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 80 | 0 |
Invoice Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Toyota Highlander
Price Comparison (MSRP): Kia Soul vs. Toyota HighlanderThe sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Kia Soul ! | |||
| Difference: 14,079 | |||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Kia Soul ! | |||
| Difference: 12,067 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Soul | Soul | Highlander |
| Trim | ! | Sport | SE |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | 18,495 | 18,495 | 32,845 |
| Base Invoice | 17,560 | 17,560 | 29,987 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | 900 | |
| Sunroof | 700 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | 199 | ||
| Floor mats | 315 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 0 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | 125 | ||
| Floor mats | 200 | ||
| Total options | 900 | 1,600 | 514 |
| Total options | 800 | 1,400 | 325 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 810 |
| Total Price | 20,090 | 20,790 | 34,169 |
| Total Invoice | 19,055 | 19,655 | 31,122 |
Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Toyota Highlander
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Soul | Soul | Highlander |
| Trim | ! | Sport | SE |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Compact spare tire | $75 | $75 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $100 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $100 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | ||
| Removable second-row console | $200 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control and Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Interior air filter | $25 | ||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $150 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| USB port | $150 | $150 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $350 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |
| Compass | $25 | ||
| Conversation mirror | $25 | ||
| Exterior temperature display | $50 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), front row | $75 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | ||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Stowable center seat, second row | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,795 | $2,345 | $6,755 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $550 | $4,960 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -520 | -4,518 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Toyota Highlander
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Soul | Highlander |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 109.8 in |
| Length | 161.6 in | 188.4 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 63.4 in | 68.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,820 lb. | 3,946 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 19.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.2 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.2 in | 59.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 43.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.6 in | 40.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 59.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.7 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.0 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.3 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.3 | 42.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
SE
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Kia Soul
| Price of the Kia Soul: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was planning to buy a stripped down Soul, but for grins asked the dealer what a fully-equipped model would run. When he came back with the number, I was pleasantly surprised and bought the tricked out Exclaim model. |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfort for four American-sized humans; room for a little luggage; pretty much any common option you could want (minus maybe heated seats and mirrors malice distinctive styling; and excellent fit and finish for around $16,000? Yes, please. |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
For what you get, you feel like you should be paying over $20k for it all. I felt like I was robbing the dealer. Kia has come a long way. |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Affordable |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The base price in the 13teens and a well apointed car in the 15-16teens make It a great option to own over an expensive lease. |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
its great price with good financing |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to get the Soul + model with the options I wanted for sub 17k price tag. This workes well because I wanted to buy and not lease a vehicle and the payments do not break they bank. |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Soul is priced much less than comparably equipped cars from other manufacturers. Kia has a niche in the "less is more" market. I have found the initial quality of this car impressive. I hope it continues to impress. |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Ton of value for the MSRP, when compared with Scion XB & Others |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Payments under $350 for all the things I want in a car except fog lights |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Toyota Highlander
| Price of the Toyota Highlander: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We were able to get a new Highlander for much less money than a Honda Pilot and still get all the features we desired (larger than a Rav4/CRV, >20 MPG city, leather, and full compliment of air bags/antilock/traction control) |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I got it for a good price making it an easy decsision to purchase |
| Price of the Toyota Highlander: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Felt some options missing for $38K vehicle such as memory settings, more detailed tire monitoring |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
VW was offering a sizeable discount on the Routan, a similar Highlander was from 8 to 10K more |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
you pay for the reputation. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More expensive then Pathfinder for same year and higher milage vehicles. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Because you had to purchase features you did not want, the vehicle was much more pricey than others with the same features. They charged a premium for basic features included with other makes of cars. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Over priced because was new model at time I was looking. Configured with unwanted trim and features vs competition. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
I paid full MSRP. |
