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2012 Kia Soul

3 trims · 5 configurations · Wagon

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$3,900

66 for sale · Starting MSRP $13,900 – $19,600

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 3 recalls on record

Kia Soul for sale

66 live listings from $3,900 · median $15,001

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$13,900

Typical monthly

$275/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-02). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2012 Kia Soul trims

  • Base

    2 configurations

    MSRP
    $13,900 – $15,700
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    25/30
    Horsepower
    138 hp
    Torque
    123 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.6L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    53.4
    Max towing
    —

  • +

    2 configurations

    MSRP
    $16,300 – $17,300
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    24/29
    Horsepower
    164 hp
    Torque
    148 lb-ft
    Engine
    2L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    53.4
    Max towing
    —

  • !

    MSRP
    $19,600
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    23/28
    Horsepower
    164 hp
    Torque
    148 lb-ft
    Engine
    2L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    53.4
    Max towing
    —

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type
Basegas
+gas
!gas
Fuel type
Baseregular unleaded
+regular unleaded
!regular unleaded
Cylinders
BaseI4
+I4
!I4
Displacement
Base1.6 L
+2 L
!2 L
Horsepower
Base138 hp
+164 hp
!164 hp
Torque
Base123 lb-ft
+148 lb-ft
!148 lb-ft
Transmission
Base6-speed manual
+6-speed manual
!6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
Basefront wheel drive
+front wheel drive
!front wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
BaseWagon
+Wagon
!Wagon
Doors
Base5
+5
!5
Seating
Base5
+5
!5
Length
Base162.2 in
+162.2 in
!162.2 in
Width
Base70.3 in
+70.3 in
!70.3 in
Height
Base63.4 in
+63.4 in
!63.4 in
Wheelbase
Base100.4 in
+100.4 in
!100.4 in
Ground clearance
Base6.5 in
+6.5 in
!6.5 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
Base23.7 cu ft
+19.3 cu ft
!19.3 cu ft
Max cargo capacity
Base53.4 cu ft
+53.4 cu ft
!53.4 cu ft
Curb weight
Base2,615 lbs
+2,707 lbs
!2,778 lbs
Fuel tank
Base12.7 gal
+12.7 gal
!12.7 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
Base27
+26
!25
City MPG
Base25
+24
!23
Highway MPG
Base30
+29
!28

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2012 Kia Soul FAQ

How much does the 2012 Kia Soul cost?
The 2012 Kia Soul has a starting MSRP of $13,900, ranging up to $19,600 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $13,900; + from $16,300; ! from $19,600. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $3,900.
What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Kia Soul?
The 2012 Kia Soul achieves up to 27 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2012 Kia Soul have?
The 2012 Kia Soul offers up to 53.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2012 Kia Soul safe?
The 2012 Kia Soul earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2012 Kia Soul come in?
The 2012 Kia Soul is available in 3 trims (5 total configurations) across Wagon body styles with front wheel drive.