2022 Kia Soul trim levels explained
Base to top
$8,600
- 6 trims. $19,290 to $27,890.
- Base: LX FWD. Top: Turbo FWD.
- 2 more trims without a price.
All 8 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG or range | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $19,290 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 31 mpg | 5 |
| S FWD | $21,590 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 31 mpg | 5 |
| X-Line FWD | $22,690 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| GT-Line FWD | $22,690 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| EX FWD | $23,590 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Turbo FWD | $27,890 | $1,295 | 1.6L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 7-speed DCT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| EV + (Plus) FWD | Price N/A | $1,295 | Electric | 109 hp | FWD | N/A | 108 MPGe | 5 |
| EV FWD | Price N/A | $1,295 | Electric | 109 hp | FWD | N/A | 108 MPGe | 5 |
What changes at each step
LX to S: +$2,300
LX FWD $19,290 to S FWD $21,590.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Navigation, Collision warning, Collision warning with auto brake, Voice control, Satellite radio, plus 4 more.
S to X-Line: +$1,100
S FWD $21,590 to X-Line FWD $22,690.
- MPG: 31 mpg to 30 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather steering wheel, Fog lights, Roof rails.
GT-Line to EX: +$900
GT-Line FWD $22,690 to EX FWD $23,590.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Remote start, Power driver seat, Heated mirrors.
EX to Turbo: +$4,300
EX FWD $23,590 to Turbo FWD $27,890.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 1.6L 4cyl.
- Power: 147 hp to 201 hp.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 29 mpg.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, Pedestrian detection.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: EX FWD, $23,590.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Turbo FWD, $27,890.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $21,590. Optional from LX FWD, $19,290.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX FWD, $19,290.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: S FWD, $21,590.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: EX FWD, $23,590. Optional from LX FWD, $19,290.
- 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 | O | 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 | S | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Remote start | O | O | O | O | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: EV + (Plus) FWD, EV FWD.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: Turbo FWD, 201 hp, $27,890.
- The best mpg: LX FWD, 31 mpg, $19,290.
New for 2022
Compared with 2021. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: LX Manual FWD, LX IVT FWD, S IVT FWD, X-Line IVT FWD, GT-Line IVT FWD, EX IVT FWD, Turbo DCT FWD.
- Carried over with a price: 6 trims. Median change: +$900.
| Trim | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $17,590 | $19,290 | +$1,700 |
| S FWD | $20,690 | $21,590 | +$900 |
| X-Line FWD | $21,790 | $22,690 | +$900 |
| GT-Line FWD | $21,790 | $22,690 | +$900 |
| EX FWD | $23,350 | $23,590 | +$240 |
| Turbo FWD | $27,650 | $27,890 | +$240 |
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