Which 2023 Kia Soul trim should you buy?
$19,890 to $24,190. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Kia's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: S FWD → GT-Line FWD, +$1,100 for 24 features made standard.
S $22,390
+$2,500 over the LX FWD.
Standard here, not on the LX FWD: 10-way power driver's seat including 2-way power lumbar support, 10.25 in. color touchscreen audio display unit with HD Radio, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, Satellite Radio and Navigation system (AVN 5.0), 16-inch Alloy wheels, 2 USB center console chargers, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA), Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition, Dual Automatic temperature control, High Beam Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Smart Key with push button start, panic alarm and trunk opener, Wireless charging
GT-Line $23,490
+$1,100 over the S FWD.
Standard here, not on the S FWD: 18-inch Alloy wheels, 6-way adjustable driver's seat, Artificial leather cluster housing material, Body color outside mirrors with gloss-black trim, Body-color with silver accent exterior side sills, Chrome tipped center exhaust, Cloth and artificial leather seat trim, D-shape steering wheel, Dual level cargo board, Front passenger seat back pocket, Front/Rear GT-Line type bumper with center exit exhaust, Gloss black with chrome accent front radiator grille, Heated outside mirrors, Height adjustable driver's seat and 10 more
Wheels 16 in → 18 in
EX $24,190
+$700 over the GT-Line FWD.
Standard here, not on the GT-Line FWD: 12V power outlet (x1) in the cargo area, 17-inch Alloy wheels, Black exterior side sills, Body-color outside mirrors, Cargo cover, Front/Rear body-color bumper (grained type), Heated front seats, Matte silver inside door handles, Premium cloth seat trim
MPG comb 30 mpg → 31 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 17 in
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
Common questions about the 2023 Kia Soul trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2023 Kia Soul trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the S FWD to the GT-Line FWD: $1,100 more for 24 features the press kit lists as standard on the GT-Line FWD and not on the S FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2023 Kia Soul trims cost?
4 trims, from $19,890 for the LX FWD to $24,190 for the EX FWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.