Estimated value by year
New
$22,000
MSRP
1 yr
$17,160
-22%
2 yrs
$15,620
-29%
3 yrs
$14,300
-35%
5 yrs
$12,100
-45%
10 yrs
$7,700
-65%
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Full Depreciation Table — Kia Soul
Based on base MSRP of $22,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $19,140 | $22,000 | $24,640 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -22% | $14,929 | $17,160 | $19,219 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -29% | $13,589 | $15,620 | $17,494 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -35% | $12,441 | $14,300 | $16,016 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -41% | $11,293 | $12,980 | $14,538 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -45% | $10,527 | $12,100 | $13,552 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -49% | $9,761 | $11,220 | $12,566 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -53% | $8,996 | $10,340 | $11,581 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -57% | $8,230 | $9,460 | $10,595 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -61% | $7,465 | $8,580 | $9,610 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -65% | $6,699 | $7,700 | $8,624 |
Cost per year
$1,936
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$14,300 saves $7,700
Value at 10 yrs
$7,700
65% of value gone
Key Specs — Kia Soul
Category
Hatchback
Base MSRP
$22,000
5-Year Depreciation
44%
vs Category Avg
2% better than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000–200,000 miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Kia Soul?
The sweet spot for buying a used Soul is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $7,700 off the new price while still getting a relatively modern vehicle. The steepest depreciation happens in the first 1-2 years, so letting someone else absorb that loss is a smart financial move.
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