Used 2023 Kia Soul for Sale nearRaleigh, NC

How much does the 2023 Kia Soul cost?

Prices have softened 4.71% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 1,985 listings available, which suggests a healthy amount of inventory for shoppers comparing options.

Is the 2023 Kia Soul a good car?

Yes — the 2023 Kia Soul earns a 4.6/5 user rating and a 7.7/10 expert rating. The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel and Cost effectiveness.

Owners consistently praise its value, spacious interior, safety features, and comfortable ride. The Soul’s boxy shape also gives it a distinctive look that many shoppers find appealing, while the roomy cabin helps it work well as an everyday commuter or small family runabout.

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

Good and great deals account for 34.8% of listings, which is a useful sign that there are still attractive opportunities in the market.

Is the 2023 Kia Soul reliable?

Owners rate it 4.6/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner summary points to a dependable-feeling ownership experience, with praise for value, safety features, driving comfort, and a spacious interior. That kind of feedback usually lines up with a car that owners feel good about keeping for the long haul.

The Soul’s powertrain is described as mostly free of the usual CVT drawbacks, and it delivers stress-free everyday driving. Kia’s warranty coverage also helps reduce some ownership anxiety, especially if you plan to keep the car for several years.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is less about outright complexity and more about making sure the specific car you choose has been maintained well and hasn’t been worn down by heavy daily use.

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

Accident-free inventory is solid at 79.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the vehicle history report carefully, because accident-free status is only one part of the picture. A pre-purchase inspection is worth prioritizing, especially if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or one with a lot of city use. Focus on cabin condition, seat wear, and whether the features you want are actually present on the trim you’re shopping.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base LX is the most stripped-down version, while higher trims add more convenience and safety equipment. The base model’s feature gaps matter if you want a more complete daily-driver experience.
• Powertrain: The Soul uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a CVT and front-wheel drive. It’s tuned for easygoing commuting rather than strong acceleration, and the setup is meant to be efficient and stress-free.
• Safety package: Kia’s driver-assist suite includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, and a driver attention monitor. Moving up from the base LX adds lane change assist, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and automatic high beams.
• Infotainment: The base LX gets an 8-inch touchscreen and a digital instrument cluster, while higher trims get a 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard with the smaller screen, and the larger screen uses wired versions.
• Fuel efficiency: Most models are rated at 28 mpg city and 33 mpg highway, with 30 mpg combined. The EX is rated slightly higher at 29 mpg city and 35 mpg highway, with 31 mpg combined.

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:

• LX: This is the value-first choice if you want the lowest entry price and can live with the most basic equipment. It still gives you the Soul’s core personality, but you’ll miss some of the convenience and safety upgrades found higher up the range.
• S: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds important safety equipment, including lane change assist, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and automatic high beams. If you want a more complete daily driver without stretching too far, this is the trim to target.
• EX: This trim is the better pick if you care more about comfort and convenience than the lowest possible price. It builds on the Soul’s practical strengths with a more upscale feel and slightly better fuel economy.
• GT-Line: This is the style-forward choice, especially if you want the sportiest look and are willing to pay more for it. It can be a good fit if appearance matters most, but the most advanced driver-assist features still require the Technology Package.

The safety package is not fully standard across the lineup, so make sure the trim you choose includes the driver-assistance features you want.

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

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, with enough inventory to compare options but still enough demand to reward quick action on the right listing.

• Deal availability: 34.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 1,985 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.71% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 79.1% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $16,719, 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 $16,763 sits slightly below last year's $17,592.

That decline suggests the Soul has become a little more buyer-friendly in the used market, which can help you if you’re shopping now. For a future seller, it also means you should expect resale value to depend heavily on condition, mileage, and equipment level rather than on broad market momentum alone.

The good news is that the Soul’s strong value reputation and practical appeal should help keep demand steady. Well-kept examples with desirable features are likely to remain easier to move than neglected ones.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.6/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2023 Kia Soul safe?

The 2023 Kia Soul earns top “Good” ratings in all IIHS crash-test categories, but it also gets 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.

Kia made several driver-assist features standard for 2023, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, and a driver attention monitor. The Soul S adds lane change assist, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and automatic high beams.

The main caveat is that more advanced safety tech still isn’t standard across the lineup, and the priciest trim still needs an option package to unlock the full suite. That makes trim selection especially important if safety equipment is a priority for you.

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:

• 34.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 79.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.71% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.6/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2023 update adds more standard driver-assist features and a revised trim lineup, which makes it a more appealing used buy than earlier versions.

The bottom line: If you want the best mix of value, updated safety equipment, and broad market availability, the 2023 is the smart default choice. If your budget is tighter, you can still shop earlier model years, but you’ll want to be more selective about features and condition.

How does the 2023 Kia Soul compare to the 2023 Honda HR-V?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2023 Kia Soul:

• Pros: Stylish design, Spacious, Excellent value for money.
• Cons: Fairly pedestrian performance, Uncomfortable seats, Advanced safety features are not standard.

2023 Honda HR-V:

• Pros: Standard advanced safety features, Fun to drive, Top trim feels more expensive than it is.
• Cons: No hybrid option, Fairly pedestrian performance.

Our experts score the 2023 Kia Soul 7.7/10 and the 2023 Honda HR-V 8.2/10. The Soul is the stronger pick if you care most about style, space, and value, while the HR-V has the edge if you want standard advanced safety features. Both are practical choices, but the HR-V’s higher score reflects a more well-rounded package overall.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.