The 2013 Kia Soul vs. the 2013 Scion XB

 A few years ago, pickings were slim for drivers in Cedar Rapids who were looking for an affordable, compact, and spacious vehicle, let alone a car that could offer a ton of city-savvy versatility and style. Now cars like the 2013 Kia Soul have provided an option that fills this niche. The Soul provides great fuel economy, hip styling, and fun driving dynamics at an affordable price, and you can check it out for yourself at our dealership in Hiawatha. Another car that competes for practical hatchback business is the Scion XB. Let's see how these two distinctive vehicles compare.

Value

If you're shopping for an affordable hatchback, then you're concerned about the sticker price, of course. The 2013 Kia Soul starts at $14,400 MSRP, which is over $2,000 less than the XB's base MSRP of $16,800. If you upgrade to one of the higher trim levels of the Soul, you also get an upgraded 2.0L engine that generates 164 hp, which trumps the Scion's 2.4L engine, which makes 158 hp. Even the Soul+ comes it at $16,700 MSRP, $100 less than the base Scion XB.

Safety Features

Both cars come with plenty of safety features. Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes are standard, as are airbags front, front side, and side curtain. You also get electronic traction and stability control. The Soul also gets a vehicle anti-theft engine immobilizer, whereas it's an add-on option in the Scion.

Interior Features

One appealing feature of both of these cars is their sound system. Both get a six-speaker audio system standard, along with satellite radio, CD player, MP3 player, and more. Both get air conditioning - that said, the Soul comes with air filtration system, an important feature that the Scion lacks.

Visit McGrath Kia

Visit McGrath Kia today if you'd like to check out the 2013 Kia Soul or any other new or pre-owned vehicle on our lot. We're located just a few minutes north of Cedar Rapids via I-380 - you'll find us at 1020 N Center Point Rd in Hiawatha, IA, and we hope to see you soon!