Trim Report

Kia Soul EX2018

Includes:SOUL|EX
$9,487
Starting From
319
Active Listings
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 319 active dealer listings as of

Min $9,487
Max $30,554
From $9,487
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2018 Kia Soul EX Pricing

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The price range is enormous.

Some are steals, some are wildly overpriced. A scout cuts through the noise and surfaces the ones worth your time.

Where to Find Kia Soul EX

Location data for all 2018 Kia Soul trims combined

32States

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 32 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Kia Soul Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Kia Soul trims

High Concern

With 1 recalls and 202 complaints, the 2018 Kia Soul rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

1
Recalls
202
Complaints
14
Crashes
14
Fires
Recall Findings
22V0310002022-25-01
AIR BAGS

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Kia Soul's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 202 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine92
02Unknown Or Other12
03Power Train,engine11
04Power Train11
05Air Bags6
202 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Soul Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Kia Soul trims

27–108mpg combined
·
24-124city
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30-93hwy
·
$700-$1,600/yr

Fuel economy for the 2018 Kia Soul ranges from 27 to 108 MPG combined across 5 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Soul Electric - Automatic (A1)
108mpg
Front-Wheel DriveEV
124 city93 hwy~$700/yr10/10 Clean
Soul - Automatic (AM7)
28mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city31 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
Soul - Automatic (S6)
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average
Soul - Automatic (S6)
27mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average
Soul - Manual 6-spd
27mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the EX Worth It?

Common questions about the 2018 Kia Soul EX

How does the EX compare to other Kia Soul trims?

The EX occupies a distinct position in the Kia Soul range. See how it stacks up on the 2018 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Kia Soul EX?

Maintenance costs for the EX align with the broader Kia Soul ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2018 model year has 1 recall on record. The most-reported issue area is engine. Check the 2018 Kia Soul page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Kia Soul EX?

For the EX, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Kia Soul buyer's guide.

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