Trim Report

Kia Soul S2018

Includes:SOUL|S
$3,500
Starting From
465
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 465 active dealer listings as of

Min $3,500
Max $24,360
From $3,500
Fresh

S 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 S Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Soul S

Location data for all 2018 Kia Soul trims combined

32States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 31 other states nationwide.

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
·
$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 S Worth It?

Common questions about the 2018 Kia Soul S

How does the S compare to other Kia Soul trims?

with 465 listings tracked, the S sits in a specific spot in the 2018 Kia Soul lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2018 Kia Soul page.

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

The S shares its core mechanicals with other Kia Soul trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for engine issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. The 2018 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Kia Soul S?

The best model year for the Kia Soul S comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Kia Soul overview.

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