Used Kia Soul for Sale nearSan Antonio, TX

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 $13,235, and its lowest point over the past year was $13,235. 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 earns strong approval from owners across the lineup, and its appeal centers on distinctive styling, a roomy cabin, and solid everyday value. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Soul for its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and strong value for money. Many also like its unique design and practical character, which make it feel more interesting than a typical small hatchback.

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

The main trade-offs show up in performance and equipment: some years are described as fairly pedestrian to drive, and advanced safety features are not standard on every version. Even so, the Soul remains a compelling used buy if you want personality, space, and value in one package.

32.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Soul models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Soul for its roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and strong value, while expert commentary also points to a practical, easy-to-live-with character. Across the model years, that combination makes it a familiar choice for shoppers who want something useful and distinctive.

• Owners rate the Kia Soul between 3.9 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking maintenance records and recall work carefully, especially on older examples.

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

Across all model years, at 69.7% 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:

• Fuel efficiency: Most 2023 Kia Soul models get EPA-rated fuel economy of 30 mpg combined (28 mpg city, 33 mpg highway), but the Kia Soul EX is rated slightly higher at 31 mpg combined 29 mpg city, 35 mpg highway).
• Safety package: 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.

Which Kia Soul trim should I buy?

The 2023 Kia Soul offers these trims:

• LX: The entry trim brings the core Soul formula, including the digital instrument cluster and 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, plus standard driver-assist features and the model’s practical, value-focused character.
• S: This trim adds lane change assist, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and automatic high beams, making it the best-value choice for shoppers who want a stronger safety and convenience mix.
• EX: This version adds the higher-end equipment set, including the 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless phone charging, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
• GT-Line: The sportier-looking trim adds the most style, and with the GT-Line Technology Package it can bring a power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, a dual-level cargo floor, cargo cover, navigation-based adaptive cruise control, and Highway Drive Assist.

What Kia Soul do most buyers choose?

The Kia Soul years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they combine newer features, broad availability, and strong value. When more listings are on the market, you also get more chances to compare condition, mileage, and pricing.

What is the Kia Soul's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you are shopping used and want prices that have softened. The biggest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples are changing only slightly.

The 2015 and 2024 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2024, and 2018 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?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −0.7% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −4.72%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 35.4% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 34.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $18,096. The Kia Soul offers a roomy cabin and distinctive styling that make it easy to live with and easy to spot in a crowded parking lot.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2024 Kia Soul compare to the 2024 Honda HR-V?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.