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Used 2021 Kia Soul Wagon Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Kia Soul is available in six trim Levels: LX, X-Line, GT-Line, S, EX and Turbo. For most of the lineup, you get a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (147 horsepower, 132 lb-ft of torque). The top-of-the-line Turbo receives a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (201 hp, 195 lb-ft). The LX comes with a six-speed manual transmission as standard, but it can be optioned with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that is standard on other trims. The Turbo model comes with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

LX
This base model is light on features, with highlights that include:

  • Cloth upholstery
  • Air conditioning
  • 7-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

X-Line
The X-Line trim has an off-road-inspired look and adds these features we expect as standard on most vehicles:

  • Roof rails
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Cruise control
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
  • Advanced safety features that include:
    • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
    • Lane keeping assist (steers the Soul back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
    • Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
    • Drowsy driver monitor

GT-Line
The GT-Line represents the sporty-looking choice with unique exterior styling touches. It doesn't have roof rails but is otherwise equipped similarly to the X-Line. It also comes with:

  • Sunroof
  • Premium cloth upholstery

S
Stepping up to the S trim includes the extra convenience features above, minus the special styling enhancements. You mainly get a power-adjustable driver's seat.

EX
Compared to the S, the EX trim adds several convenience and comfort items that include:

  • Heated mirrors
  • Sunroof
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Heated front seats
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
  • Rear center armrest
  • 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Cargo cover and space divider

Turbo
The Turbo trim builds off the EX's feature list and adds:

  • LED headlights and foglights
  • Head-up display
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • An upgraded power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Premium Harman Kardon audio system
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Soul and the car in front)

Which Soul trim does Edmunds recommend?

The EX trim hits the sweet spot for features and cost. It adds plenty of creature comforts to make it feel a lot more upmarket than supporting trims. The Turbo trim's extra power is nice, but you effectively have to buy the top trim level to get it, which limits its appeal.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Warner Robins, GA
Vehicle
Soul LX
Soul S
Soul GT-Line
Soul X-Line
Soul EX
Soul Turbo
Vehicle
LX
2.0L 4cyl 6M
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13 for sale near you
S
2.0L 4cyl CVT
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9 for sale near you
GT-Line
2.0L 4cyl CVT
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2 for sale near you
X-Line
2.0L 4cyl CVT
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Turbo
1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
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1 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
201 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
1.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed manual
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
7-speed automated manual
Tire size
205/60R16
205/60R16
235/45R18
235/45R18
215/55R17
235/45R18
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
17 X 6.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
steel wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
25 / 31 / 27 MPG
28 / 33 / 30 MPG
28 / 33 / 30 MPG
28 / 33 / 30 MPG
28 / 33 / 30 MPG
27 / 32 / 29 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.3 gal.
14.3 gal.
14.3 gal.
14.3 gal.
14.3 gal.
14.3 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
358 / 443 miles
400 / 472 miles
400 / 472 miles
400 / 472 miles
400 / 472 miles
386 / 458 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
Curb weight
2,802 lb.
2,844 lb.
2,844 lb.
2,844 lb.
2,844 lb.
3,036 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.7 in.
6.7 in.
6.7 in.
6.7 in.
6.7 in.
6.7 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
Height
63.0 in.
63.0 in.
63.0 in.
63.0 in.
63.0 in.
63.0 in.
Length
165.2 in.
165.2 in.
165.2 in.
165.2 in.
165.2 in.
165.2 in.
Wheelbase
102.4 in.
102.4 in.
102.4 in.
102.4 in.
102.4 in.
102.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
24.2 cu. ft.
24.2 cu. ft.
24.2 cu. ft.
24.2 cu. ft.
23.4 cu. ft.
23.4 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
38.3 in.
39.4 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
Front Leg Room
41.1 in.
41.1 in.
41.1 in.
41.1 in.
41.1 in.
41.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
Rear Head Room
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.8 in.
38.8 in.
38.8 in.
38.8 in.
38.8 in.
38.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.7 in.
54.7 in.
54.7 in.
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

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$33,257
$33,996
$35,375
$35,414
$35,557
$38,170
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.44
$0.45
$0.47
$0.47
$0.47
$0.51
Depreciation
$6,588
$7,939
$8,093
$8,219
$8,477
$9,395
Financing
$2,879
$3,369
$3,485
$3,431
$3,529
$3,725
Taxes & Fees
$1,884
$2,185
$2,257
$2,224
$2,284
$2,405
Fuel
$9,032
$8,123
$8,123
$8,123
$8,123
$8,399
Insurance
$4,619
$4,619
$5,076
$5,076
$5,076
$5,076
Maintenance
$6,306
$5,812
$6,392
$6,392
$6,119
$6,713
Repairs
$1,949
$1,949
$1,949
$1,949
$1,949
$2,457
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray Two-Tone, cloth
Black, premium cloth
Black, cloth
Gray Two-Tone, premium cloth
Black, premium cloth
Black, leatherette/cloth
Exterior
Cherry Black
Sparkling Silver
Snow White Pearl
Cherry Black
Mars Orange
Sparkling Silver
Inferno Red
Gravity Gray
Snow White Pearl
Cherry Black
Inferno Red
Gravity Gray
Neptune Blue
Snow White Pearl
Mars Orange/Cherry Black
Neptune Blue/Cherry Black
Inferno Red
Gravity Gray
Undercover Green
Snow White Pearl
Cherry Black
Sparkling Silver
Inferno Red
Gravity Gray
Undercover Green
Snow White Pearl
Cherry Black
Inferno Red
Gravity Gray
Neptune Blue
Snow White Pearl