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Used 2018 Kia Soul Wagon Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Kia Soul is available in three trim levels: base, Plus (+) and Exclaim (!). Each comes with a different engine. An automatic transmission is standard on the Plus and Exclaim and optional on the base Soul, which comes with a six-speed manual.

The base trim comes standard with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine (130 horsepower, 118 pound-feet of torque), 16-inch alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, air conditioning, a height-adjustable driver seat, 60/40-split folding rear seats, Bluetooth, and a six-speaker sound system with a USB port and satellite radio. The Convenience package (automatic transmission only) adds automatic headlights, automatic climate control, a rearview camera, and the Uvo tech interface that includes a 7-inch touchscreen and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration.

The Soul Plus includes the Convenience package content and adds a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (161 hp, 150 lb-ft), a six-speed automatic transmission, 17-inch wheels, foglights, heated mirrors, keyless entry, selectable drive modes, upgrade cloth upholstery, a rear center armrest and a cargo cover.

The Soul Exclaim adds a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (201 hp, 195 lb-ft), a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission, 18-inch wheels, upgraded exterior trim (gloss black and red accents), upgraded gauges and interior trim, a mix of cloth and leather seat upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and keyless ignition and entry.

The Plus is available with a number of optional packages. The Audio package includes an 8-inch touchscreen, navigation, the Exclaim trim's upgraded interior materials, keyless ignition and entry, two USB ports, LED speaker lights and a Harman Kardon premium sound system. The Designer's package adds 18-inch wheels, the leather-wrapped steering wheel and a two-tone roof treatment.

You can also get the Plus with a Primo package that adds a panoramic sunroof, power-folding mirrors, the Exclaim trim's upgraded gauges, heated and ventilated eight-way power-adjustable front seats (with driver lumbar adjustment), heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, leather upholstery, and a suite of driver assistance systems that includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot and lane departure warning, and a forward collision warning system with automatic emergency braking. To all of that, the Primo Lit package tacks on xenon headlights and LED running lights.

The Soul Exclaim is available with a Technology package that effectively includes everything it doesn't already have from the Plus' Primo Lit package. The exceptions are the panoramic sunroof, which can be added separately, and leather upholstery, which isn't available at all.

Which Soul trim does Edmunds recommend?

We like the midgrade Soul Plus. It's a bargain yet comes nicely equipped with just about all the features you'll likely need or enjoy, including an automatic transmission and the 7-inch Uvo infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. Its 2.0-liter engine is noticeably more powerful than the base Soul's 1.6-liter engine. Another nice aspect of the Plus is the array of options available. While you could buy a stock Plus for the budget play, just about everything in Kia's upgrade arsenal is available should you want it, including heated and ventilated power-adjustable front seats, a Harman Kardon sound system and the latest advanced driver safety aids.

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Comparing average pricing near
Grand Rapids, MI
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Soul Base
Soul +
Soul !
Vehicle
Base
1.6L 4cyl 6M
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+
2.0L 4cyl 6A
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3 for sale near you
!
1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
optional
optional
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
optional
standard
Cruise control
Not Available
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
optional
Not Available
Parking assistance
Not available
Not available
Not available
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leather/cloth
Heated seats
Not Available
optional
optional
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
optional
Not Available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
Not Available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
130 hp @ 6,300 rpm
161 hp @ 6,200 rpm
201 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
118 lb-ft @ 4,850 rpm
150 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
Engine displacement
1.6 l
2.0 l
1.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed manual
6-speed shiftable automatic
7-speed automated manual
Tire size
205/60R16
215/55R17
235/45R18
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
17 X 6.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
24 / 30 / 27 MPG
25 / 30 / 27 MPG
26 / 31 / 28 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.2 gal.
14.2 gal.
14.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
341 / 426 miles
355 / 426 miles
369 / 440 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
Curb weight
2,884 lb.
3,163 lb.
3,232 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
Height
63.5 in.
63.5 in.
63.5 in.
Length
163.0 in.
163.0 in.
163.0 in.
Wheelbase
101.2 in.
101.2 in.
101.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
18.8 cu. ft.
18.8 cu. ft.
18.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
Front Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
Rear Head Room
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.7 in.
54.7 in.
54.7 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray Two-Tone, cloth
Gray Two-Tone, leather
Black w/Red Accents and Stitching
Black, leather
Exterior
Bright Silver
Shadow Black
Alien 2
Clear White
Mysterious Blue w/White Roof
Clear White w/Red Roof
Inferno Red w/Black Roof
Caribbean Blue
Wild Orange
Inferno Red
Mysterious Blue
Bright Silver
Shadow Black
Alien 2
Clear White
Titanium Gray
Two-Tone Mysterious Blue w/White Roof and Mirrors
Wild Orange
Inferno Red
Bright Silver
Shadow Black
Clear White
Titanium Gray