2023 Kia Soul trim levels explained
Base to top
$4,300
- 4 trims. $19,890 to $24,190.
- Base: LX FWD. Top: EX FWD.
- 2 more trims without a price.
All 6 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG or range | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $19,890 | $1,325 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 31 mpg | 5 |
| S FWD | $22,390 | $1,325 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 31 mpg | 5 |
| GT-Line FWD | $23,490 | $1,325 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| EX FWD | $24,190 | $1,325 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| EV + (Plus) FWD | Price N/A | $1,325 | Electric | 109 hp | FWD | N/A | 108 MPGe | 5 |
| EV FWD | Price N/A | $1,325 | Electric | 109 hp | FWD | N/A | 108 MPGe | 5 |
What changes at each step
LX to S: +$2,500
LX FWD $19,890 to S FWD $22,390.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Navigation, Voice control, Satellite radio, Smart key entry, Push-button start, plus 2 more.
S to GT-Line: +$1,100
S FWD $22,390 to GT-Line FWD $23,490.
- MPG: 31 mpg to 30 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather steering wheel, Heated mirrors.
GT-Line to EX: +$700
GT-Line FWD $23,490 to EX FWD $24,190.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Power driver seat.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: EX FWD, $24,190. Optional from GT-Line FWD, $23,490.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $22,390. Optional from LX FWD, $19,890.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX FWD, $19,890.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: S FWD, $22,390.
- Not on any trim: leather seats, a heated steering wheel, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, premium audio, remote start, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | LX FWD | S FWD | GT-Line FWD | EX FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N |
| Heated front seats | N | N | O | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | O | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: EV + (Plus) FWD, EV FWD.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: every trim, 147 hp.
- The best mpg: LX FWD, 31 mpg, $19,890.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: X-Line FWD, Turbo FWD.
- Carried over with a price: 4 trims. Median change: +$700.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $19,290 | $19,890 | +$600 |
| S FWD | $21,590 | $22,390 | +$800 |
| GT-Line FWD | $22,690 | $23,490 | +$800 |
| EX FWD | $23,590 | $24,190 | +$600 |
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What this cannot tell you
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