Trim Report

Kia Soul S2020

Includes:SOUL|S
$3,500
Starting From
465
Active Listings
—
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$3,500
$4K–$22K
603 listings75,249 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

2020 Kia Soul S Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Soul S

Location data for all 2020 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 2020 Kia Soul trims

High Concern

Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 342 complaints for the 2020 Kia Soul, a high safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

1
Recalls
342
Complaints
9
Crashes
6
Fires
Recall Findings
21V2590002021-13-04
ENGINE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.

A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 342 issues reported over 1 model years, engine problems are the most common for the 2020 Kia Soul. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine140
02Power Train48
03Unknown Or Other27
04Power Train,engine18
05Steering10
342 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Soul Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2020 Kia Soul trims

27–114mpg combined
·
25-127city
·
31-101hwy
·
$650-$1,600/yr

The 2020 Kia Soul delivers 27 to 114 MPG combined across 5 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Soul Electric - Automatic (A1)
114mpg
Front-Wheel DriveEV
127 city101 hwy~$650/yr10/10 Clean
Soul Eco dynamics - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
31mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city35 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean
Soul - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
30mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city33 hwy~$1,450/yr7/10 Clean
Soul - Automatic (AM-S7)
29mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city32 hwy~$1,500/yr6/10 Average
Soul - Manual 6-spd
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city31 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

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

Is the S Worth It?

Common questions about the 2020 Kia Soul S

How does the S compare to other Kia Soul trims?

The S occupies a distinct position in the Kia Soul range. See how it stacks up on the 2020 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2020 Kia Soul S?

Budget for standard S maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2020 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Kia Soul S?

For the S, 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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