How much does the Kia Soul cost in today's market?

Used Kia Soul prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Kia Soul's current nationwide average price is $13,825, and its year-round low is $13,482.68. That puts the model in a broad price band that stretches from budget-friendly older examples to newer, better-equipped versions. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Soul a good car?

Yes — the Kia Soul is a good used-car choice if you want a distinctive small vehicle with strong everyday usefulness and broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.58/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Soul for its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and value for money. The model also earns recurring praise for its quirky styling and practical packaging, which make it feel more memorable than many small hatchbacks. Expert reviews echo that mix of personality and usefulness, especially in newer generations.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2015 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in performance, seat comfort, and the way some advanced safety features are packaged on certain years and trims. Even so, the Soul’s combination of space, character, and value keeps it appealing for used buyers.

27.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Soul models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Soul’s roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and practical everyday character as major strengths. Across multiple model years, reviews also highlight its value, fuel economy, and easy-to-live-with nature.

• Owners rate the Kia Soul between 3.86 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking recall completion and service history carefully, especially on older examples.

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

Across all model years, at 73.2% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, and a driver attention monitor
• Infotainment: an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Which Kia Soul trim should I buy?

The 2023 Kia Soul offers these trims:

• LX: the entry trim with a digital instrument cluster, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and standard driver-assist features; a strong starting point if you want the lowest-cost way into the model.
• S: adds lane change assist, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, automatic high beams, and voice recognition, making it the best-value trim for many shoppers.
• EX: adds the 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless phone charging, and two USB center-console charge ports, plus the higher EPA-rated fuel economy figure.
• GT-Line: adds the sportiest look, with optional 18-inch wheels and a centered exhaust tip, and can be paired with the GT-Line Technology Package for the most advanced driver-assist and convenience equipment.

What Kia Soul do most buyers choose?

The Kia Soul years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because you get more inventory to compare, more trim and mileage combinations, and a better chance of finding the equipment level you want at the right price.

What is the Kia Soul's resale value?

Most Kia Soul model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want more room to negotiate. The declines are especially noticeable on newer examples, while a few older years are changing more gradually. That pattern suggests you can often find better value by waiting for the right listing rather than rushing into the first one you see.

The 2015 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2017, and 2019 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Soul safe?

• 2023: 6/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2020: 8/10
• 2017: 6/10
• 2015: 9/10
• 2014: 7/10

For the safest used buy, the 2015 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Kia Soul now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −3.83% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −3.78%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 29.5% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 30%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $18,040. The Kia Soul offers a roomy cabin and a distinctive, boxy personality that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Kia is offering only a single powertrain for 2023. The carryover 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine produces 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque, and is only available with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive (FWD).
• Tech: A digital instrument cluster and 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system are standard on the base LX trim level; higher trim levels get a 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation, plus wireless phone charging and two USB center console charge ports in addition to the standard port located at the base of the center stack.
• Safety: For 2023, Kia has made some previously optional driver-assist features standard, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, and a driver attention monitor.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $21,215 for the base Kia Soul LX trim level (all prices include a mandatory $1,325 destination charge).

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2026 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.