Trim Report

Kia Soul LX2018

Includes:SOUL|LX
$4,475
Starting From
5,410
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 5,410 active dealer listings as of

Min $4,475
Max $26,000
From $4,475
Fresh

LX Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,499
$1K–$20K
276 listings90,399 avg miles
+
From$1,000
785 listings|$1K–$25K
EV +
From$6,500
21 listings|$7K–$15K
EV-e
From$1,600
3 listings|$2K–$10K
EX
From$9,487
319 listings|$9K–$31K
GT-Line
From$5,900
350 listings|$6K–$25K
GT-Line Turbo
From$8,500
49 listings|$9K–$19K
LX
From$4,475
5,410 listings|$4K–$26K
S
From$3,500
465 listings|$4K–$24K
Sport
From$3,999
4 listings|$4K–$7K
Turbo
From$9,485
27 listings|$9K–$23K
X-Line
From$8,197
77 listings|$8K–$20K

2018 Kia Soul LX Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Soul LX

Location data for all 2018 Kia Soul trims combined

32States

11% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 32 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

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
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24-124city
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30-93hwy
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$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)

2018 Kia Soul LX FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the LX compare to other Kia Soul trims?

The LX 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 LX?

Maintenance costs for the LX 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 LX?

For the LX, 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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