2021 Kia Soul trim levels explained
Base to top
$10,060
- 13 trims. $17,590 to $27,650.
- Base: LX FWD. Top: Turbo DCT FWD.
- 2 more trims without a price.
All 15 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG or range | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $17,590 | $1,175 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| LX Manual FWD | $17,590 | $1,175 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 27 mpg | 5 |
| LX IVT FWD | $19,090 | $1,175 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 31 mpg | 5 |
| S FWD | $20,690 | $1,175 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| S IVT FWD | $20,690 | $1,175 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 31 mpg | 5 |
| X-Line FWD | $21,790 | $1,175 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| GT-Line FWD | $21,790 | $1,175 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| X-Line IVT FWD | $21,790 | $1,175 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| GT-Line IVT FWD | $21,790 | $1,175 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| EX FWD | $23,350 | $1,175 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| EX IVT FWD | $23,350 | $1,175 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Turbo FWD | $27,650 | $1,175 | 1.6L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 7-speed DCT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Turbo DCT FWD | $27,650 | $1,175 | 1.6L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 7-speed DCT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| EV + (Plus) FWD | Price N/A | $1,175 | Electric | 109 hp | FWD | N/A | 108 MPGe | 5 |
| EV FWD | Price N/A | $1,175 | Electric | 109 hp | FWD | N/A | 108 MPGe | 5 |
What changes at each step
LX to LX Manual: $0
LX FWD $17,590 to LX Manual FWD $17,590.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 27 mpg.
No equipment data.
LX Manual to LX IVT: +$1,500
LX Manual FWD $17,590 to LX IVT FWD $19,090.
- MPG: 27 mpg to 31 mpg.
No equipment data.
LX IVT to S: +$1,600
LX IVT FWD $19,090 to S FWD $20,690.
- MPG: 31 mpg to 30 mpg.
No equipment data.
S to S IVT: $0
S FWD $20,690 to S IVT FWD $20,690.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 31 mpg.
No equipment data.
S IVT to X-Line: +$1,100
S IVT FWD $20,690 to X-Line FWD $21,790.
- MPG: 31 mpg to 30 mpg.
No equipment data.
GT-Line IVT to EX: +$1,560
GT-Line IVT FWD $21,790 to EX FWD $23,350.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
EX IVT to Turbo: +$4,300
EX IVT FWD $23,350 to Turbo FWD $27,650.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 1.6L 4cyl.
- Power: 147 hp to 201 hp.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 29 mpg.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: EX FWD, $23,350.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Turbo FWD, $27,650.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $20,690.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX FWD, $17,590.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: EX FWD, $23,350.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: EX FWD, $23,350. Optional from LX FWD, $17,590.
- Not on any trim: leather seats, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, premium audio, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | LX FWD | S FWD | X-Line FWD | GT-Line FWD | EX FWD | Turbo FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated front seats | N | N | N | N | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | N | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Remote start | O | O | O | N | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data for 9 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: Turbo FWD, 201 hp, $27,650.
- The best mpg: LX IVT FWD, 31 mpg, $19,090.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Turbo FWD, Turbo DCT FWD.
- Dropped: GT-Line Turbo FWD, GT-Line Turbo DCT FWD.
- Carried over with a price: 11 trims. Median change: +$400.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $17,490 | $17,590 | +$100 |
| LX Manual FWD | $17,490 | $17,590 | +$100 |
| LX IVT FWD | $18,990 | $19,090 | +$100 |
| S FWD | $20,290 | $20,690 | +$400 |
| S IVT FWD | $20,290 | $20,690 | +$400 |
| X-Line FWD | $21,490 | $21,790 | +$300 |
| GT-Line FWD | $20,590 | $21,790 | +$1,200 |
| X-Line IVT FWD | $21,490 | $21,790 | +$300 |
| GT-Line IVT FWD | $20,290 | $21,790 | +$1,500 |
| EX FWD | $22,690 | $23,350 | +$660 |
| EX IVT FWD | $22,690 | $23,350 | +$660 |
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What this cannot tell you
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