Typically, when you're looking for a vehicle you have to make sacrifices in some areas to reap the benefits in others.
Not so with the 2017 Kia Soul, which is a multi-purpose vehicle beyond comparison, as we shall see when we match it up with the 2017 Mazda CX-3, another popular multi-purpose vehicle.
If you're looking with a versatile crossover with style, power and space, then look no further than the 2017 Soul.
While the 2017 CX-3 has 87.6 cubic feet for up to five passengers, the 2017 Soul has a nice advantage with 101 cubic feet for five passengers, who will surely enjoy the additional leg room and shoulder space. And in the back of the vehicle, when you want to pack bags or equipment for a long trip or just for band practice, the 2017 Soul surpasses the 2017 CX-3's available cargo space by more than 35 percent, with up to 61.3 cubic feet (1,735 liters) compared with the CX-3's 44.5 cubic feet (1,260 liters) of room.
And you can get all this, and more, with the 2017 Kia Soul at the low price of less than $13,000 with the Friendly Kia VIP price. Our competition is asking for more than $20,000 for the 2017 Mazda CX-3. And the 2017 CX-3 only has 146 horsepower in all three of its trim options, while the 2017 Soul reaches the upper limits of fun with a turbocharged 201 horsepower engine in its top trim level, Exclaim.
2017 Kia Soul | Vs. | 2017 Mazda CX-3 |
$12,460 (Friendly Kia VIP) | Price | $20,749 (The Competition) |
201 | Top Horsepower | 146 |
101.0 | Passenger Room (cubic feet) | 87.6 |
61.3 | Cargo Room (cubic feet) | 44.5 |
Yes | Car and Driver 10Best List - 2017 Trucks and SUVs? | No |
10 years or 100,000 miles | Warranty Coverage: Limited Powertrain | 5 years or 60,000 miles |
5 years or 60,000 miles | Warranty Coverage: Bumper-to-Bumper | 3 years or 36,000 miles |
You've seen how you can save with the 2017 Kia Soul, and also enjoy ample cargo and passenger room for a multi-purpose vehicle, now check this out: The 2017 Soul has much longer warranty coverage to keep your parts replaced and give you peace of mind, with 10 years or 100,000 miles of limited powertrain coverage compared with the 2017 CX-3's 5 years or 60,000 miles of limited powertrain coverage. Plus, the 2017 Soul has next-level technology like UVO3 eServices, giving you available voice-command navigation and access to streaming audio, 8GB for music storage, and much more.
If you'd like to have a more versatile, more affordable crossover vehicle, the choice is simple: You're looking for the fun, stylish 2017 Kia Soul. We look forward to showing you the 2017 Soul at Friendly Kia, 5819 US Highway 19 in New Port Richey, FL.  We also serve the Tampa, Clearwater and St. Petersburg area, as well as Brooksville, Trinity, Tarpon Springs and Spring Hill.  If you plan on purchasing a new or used car, please take advantage of our trade-in policy and our exclusive partnership with Kelley Blue Book KBB.com's Trade-In Marketplace/Buying Center.