Is the 2021 Kia Soul a good car?
Yes.
6 of 7checks
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $92 vs $103 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | Yes | 17% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Soul a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 38.8 in | Median 37.4 in | 5 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in | Median 39.1 in | 5 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 24.2 cu ft | Median 23.2 cu ft | 5 | Yes |
Is the Soul a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $17,590 | Median $40,950 | 5 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 142 hp to 250 hp | 5 | Yes |
| Length | 165.2 in | Median 187.4 in | 5 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft | Median 37.1 ft | 5 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 10.7 cents | Median 11.9 cents | 5 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Soul a good commuter car?
Yes. $92 a month to commute. Class median $103.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $92
- Median of 5 wagons
- $103
- Highway mpg
- 33 mpg, top 60% of 5
Is the Soul a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 63.8 in tall | 57.5 to 60.8 in tall | 5 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.4 in | Median 38.3 in | 5 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft | Median 37.1 ft | 5 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Soul a good off-road vehicle?
No. No AWD or 4WD.
Is the Soul worth the money?
Yes. Priced 17% below cars like it.
- Price, LX FWD
- $17,590
- Predicted price
- $21,109
- Gap
- -$3,519 (-17%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Soul a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 9 trims of other makes, wagons, 2021.
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