2023 Kia Soul Trims & Specs

There aren't many options when it comes to customization, presumably because there are enough trims that you should be able to find one that suits your needs pretty easily. Nevertheless, there are a few available options. Now that most driver-assistance features are standard on the S trim, last year's LX Technology Package that contained some of these items drops in price from $900 to $500 and now only adds the S trim's 16-inch alloy wheels, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic collision avoidance, and lane-change assist. You can opt for sporty pedals for the base model for $100 or a rearview mirror with HomeLink for $350. From this year, the GT-Line gets access to the optional GT-Line Technology package that adds heated front seats, a premium Harman Kardon audio system, LEDs for the headlights, taillights, positioning lights, and foglights, navigation-based adaptive cruise control, an electronic parking brake, Highway Driving Assist, automatic emergency braking with junction turning detection, and a dual-level cargo board with a cargo cover for $2,400.

If you are absolutely determined to save every penny, the S model is a grand choice. We'd avoid the LX despite its attractive asking price and newly standard driving assists, because it makes do with those drab steel wheels and misses out on desirable features such as the significantly better infotainment system with the big screen, navigation, dual-zone climate control, and power driver's seat. The S model has all these features as standard, tipping the balance in its favor. There is not much substance to the GT-Line's additions besides the large wheels, sporty appearance package, and sunroof, but considering that it looks very fetching and only adds $1,100 to the price of the S, many people would consider this the sweet spot.