How much does the 2023 Kia Soul cost?

Prices have softened 4.13% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,216 listings available, which gives you a decent amount of inventory to compare before you buy.

If you find a listing below $16,730.44, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2023 Kia Soul a good car?

Yes — the 2023 Kia Soul earns a 4.62/5 user rating, and our experts give it 7.67/10 overall. The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel and Cost effectiveness.

Owners consistently praise its value, spacious interior, enjoyable ride, and safety features. The Soul also stands out for its practical everyday usefulness and distinctive styling, which makes it feel more interesting than many small hatchbacks or tiny crossovers.

The trade-offs are straightforward: performance is fairly pedestrian, and the seats are uncomfortable. It fits you best if you want a practical, stylish small vehicle with strong value rather than something quick or especially plush.

With 33.8% of listings marked as good or great deals, there’s still room to shop selectively.

Is the 2023 Kia Soul reliable?

Owners rate it 4.62/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a vehicle that feels dependable in daily use, with strong value and a generally trouble-free ownership experience. That lines up with the Soul’s practical, easygoing character and the way owners describe its comfort and usefulness over time.

The expert review also reinforces that sense of durability by describing the Soul as a basic package that still works well for stress-free driving, with a transmission that avoids many of the usual CVT complaints. Kia’s 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty and five-year, 60,000-mile limited warranty also help reduce early ownership risk.

For used buyers, the main long-term concern is less about outright complexity and more about making sure the specific car you choose has been cared for properly.

What should I look for when buying a used 2023 Kia Soul?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 84% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully, because a clean listing percentage does not replace a proper vehicle-by-vehicle review. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or one with visible wear. Focus on seat condition, feature operation, and whether the car has the equipment you expect for the trim you’re shopping.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base LX gets the simpler setup, while higher trims add more convenience and comfort features. Cloth seats are standard, and dual-zone automatic climate control is standard on all but the base LX trim level.
• Powertrain: You get a single 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque, paired with a CVT and front-wheel drive. The discontinued turbo engine would have been quicker, but it is not part of this model year’s lineup.
• Safety package: Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, and a driver attention monitor are standard. Moving up to the Soul S adds lane change assist, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and automatic high beams.
• Infotainment: The base LX uses an 8-inch touchscreen with a digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Bluetooth. Higher trims get a 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation, plus wireless phone charging and extra USB ports.
• Fuel efficiency: Most models are rated at 30 mpg combined (28 mpg city, 33 mpg highway), while the EX is rated at 31 mpg combined (29 mpg city, 35 mpg highway).

Which 2023 Kia Soul trim should I buy?

The 2023 Kia Soul is offered in 4 trim levels: LX, S, EX, and GT-Line.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: The LX is the most stripped-down version, and it misses some of the comfort and convenience upgrades found higher up the range. It also lacks the extra safety equipment that comes with the S.
• Sweet-spot trim: The S is the best value if you want the biggest jump in safety equipment without moving too far up the price ladder. It adds blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane change assist, and automatic high beams.
• Premium/top trim: The EX is the better pick if you want more comfort and tech, including the larger touchscreen, navigation, wireless charging, and extra USB ports.
• Off-road trim: The GT-Line is the most style-focused choice, but it is also the one where you may need to add the Technology Package to get the full set of driver-assist features.

The safety-package note to keep in mind is that the more advanced driver-assistance features are not fully standard across the lineup, so you should confirm exactly which trim and package combination you’re looking at.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2023 Kia Soul?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop patiently but still move quickly on the right car.

• Deal availability: 33.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,216 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.13% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 84.0% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $16,730.44, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2023 Kia Soul's resale value?

The current average of $17,673 sits slightly below last year's $18,434.

That softer pricing suggests the Soul is currently in a buyer-friendly phase, which can make it easier for future sellers to attract attention if they buy well today. The model’s strong value reputation and practical appeal should help support demand, especially for clean examples with the right trim and equipment.

If prices continue to stabilize, a well-kept Soul should remain relatively easy to move compared with less distinctive small cars. The key for resale is buying a clean, well-equipped example at a sensible price so you leave yourself room on the back end.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.62/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2023 Kia Soul safe?

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2023 Kia Soul top Good ratings in all crash-test categories, with an Acceptable rating for child-seat anchor ease of use.

It earns a four-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, with four-star ratings in frontal crash and rollover, and five-star ratings in side-impact protection.

It earns a 6/10 safety score from our experts.

For 2023, Kia made forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, and a driver attention monitor standard. The Soul S adds lane change assist, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and automatic high beams. The GT-Line Technology Package adds junction-turning forward collision warning, navigation-based adaptive cruise control, and Highway Drive Assist with automated lane centering.

The main caveat is that the most advanced driver-assistance features are not standard on every trim, and Highway Drive Assist can be affected by crosswinds.

Should I buy a 2023 Kia Soul or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2023 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2023 if:

• 33.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 84% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.13% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.62/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2023 model year adds more standard driver-assist features and a revised trim lineup, which makes it a more focused version of the Soul.

The bottom line: If you want the most current version of this generation’s feature set, the 2023 is the one to target. If your priority is simply finding the lowest price, a nearby model year may be worth comparing, but you should still focus on condition, equipment, and whether the car has the safety features you want.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.