Marketed trim
2025 Kia Soul EX
The 2025 Kia Soul EX is the top trim in a lineup of 4 trims. Its documented equipment centers on Upgraded comfort and technology equipment over S standard, 2.0L engine standard, 147 hp, Steps toward GT-Line-level equipment. Yes. Kia lists Upgraded comfort and technology equipment over S standard as standard equipment on the EX. Yes. Kia lists 2.0L engine standard, 147 hp as standard equipment on the EX. Yes. Kia lists Steps toward GT-Line-level equipment as standard equipment on the EX. The 2025 Kia Soul EX's curb weight is 2,987 lb. The 2025 Kia Soul EX's fuel tank capacity is 14.3 gallons.
Documented equipment
What sets this trim apart.
| # | Equipment item |
|---|---|
| 01 | Upgraded comfort and technology equipment over S standard |
| 02 | 2.0L engine standard, 147 hp |
| 03 | Steps toward GT-Line-level equipment |
Cost to own
What five years with the EX costs.
Kelley Blue Book puts the five-year cost to own for the 2025 Kia Soul EX at $47,989: $16,621 of depreciation and $31,368 in out-of-pocket costs, leaving a residual value of $9,564.
| Five-year cost | This trim | Across the 2025 Soul trims KBB lists |
|---|---|---|
| Five-year cost to own | $47,989 | $45,330 to $47,989 |
| Depreciation | $16,621 | $13,897 to $16,621 |
| Fuel | $9,525 | $9,525 |
| Insurance | $9,345 | $9,345 to $10,190 |
| Financing | $3,219 | $2,691 to $3,219 |
| State fees | $1,992 | $1,740 to $1,992 |
| Maintenance | $6,628 | $6,628 to $6,634 |
| Repairs | $659 | $659 |
Standard equipment Kelley Blue Book lists for the EX
12V Power OutletBluetooth Wireless TechnologyCloth SeatsCruise ControlFolding Rear SeatHands Free PhoneHeated SeatsLeather-Wrapped Steering WheelMP3 PlayerNavigation SystemPower Driver's SeatPower OutletPower WindowsProximity Sensing Keyless EntryPush-Button Engine StartRear Window DefrosterRemote Control Liftgate/Trunk ReleaseRemote Engine StartRemote Keyless EntrySatellite RadioSmartphone InterfaceSteering Wheel ControlsTilt Steering WheelTilt/Telescoping Steering WheelTouch Screen MonitorUSB PortVoice Recognition System
8 items are standard on the EX that the LX does not list: Heated Seats, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Navigation System, Power Driver's Seat, Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry, Push-Button Engine Start, Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release, Remote Engine Start.
Trim-specific answer desk
32 answers for the EX.
T01What is the 2025 Kia Soul EX?
The EX is one of the 4 trims on the 2025 Kia Soul, the top level.
T02What comes standard on the Soul EX?
The Kia materials for the EX list Upgraded comfort and technology equipment over S standard, 2.0L engine standard, 147 hp, Steps toward GT-Line-level equipment.
T03Where does the EX sit in the Soul lineup?
The 2025 Soul EX is the top trim, just above the GT-Line.
T04Does the Soul EX come with Upgraded comfort and technology equipment over S standard?
Yes. Kia lists Upgraded comfort and technology equipment over S standard as standard equipment on the EX.
T05Does the Soul EX come with 2.0L engine standard, 147 hp?
Yes. Kia lists 2.0L engine standard, 147 hp as standard equipment on the EX.
T06Does the Soul EX come with Steps toward GT-Line-level equipment?
Yes. Kia lists Steps toward GT-Line-level equipment as standard equipment on the EX.
T07How much does the 2025 Kia Soul EX weigh?
The 2025 Kia Soul EX's curb weight is 2,987 lb. That is 11 lb less than the GT-Line's 2,998 lb. Source: Kia media site specifications (kiamedia.com), read 2026-09-19.
T08How big is the 2025 Kia Soul EX's fuel tank?
The 2025 Kia Soul EX's fuel tank capacity is 14.3 gallons. That matches the GT-Line. Source: Kia media site specifications (kiamedia.com), read 2026-09-19.
T09How long is the 2025 Kia Soul EX?
The 2025 Kia Soul EX's overall length is 165.2 inches. That matches the GT-Line. Source: Kia media site specifications (kiamedia.com), read 2026-09-19.
T10How tall is the 2025 Kia Soul EX?
The 2025 Kia Soul EX's overall height is 63 inches. That matches the GT-Line. Source: Kia media site specifications (kiamedia.com), read 2026-09-19.
T11What is the 2025 Kia Soul EX's wheelbase?
The 2025 Kia Soul EX's wheelbase is 102.4 inches. That matches the GT-Line. Source: Kia media site specifications (kiamedia.com), read 2026-09-19.
T12How much ground clearance does the 2025 Kia Soul EX have?
The 2025 Kia Soul EX's minimum ground clearance is 6.7 inches. That matches the GT-Line. Source: Kia media site specifications (kiamedia.com), read 2026-09-19.
T13What is the 2025 Kia Soul EX's turning circle?
The 2025 Kia Soul EX's turning circle is 34.8 feet. That matches the GT-Line. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T14How much horsepower does the 2025 Kia Soul EX make?
The 2025 Kia Soul EX's horsepower is 147 hp. That matches the GT-Line. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T15How much torque does the 2025 Kia Soul EX make?
The 2025 Kia Soul EX's torque is 132 lb-ft. That matches the GT-Line. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T16How much front headroom does the 2025 Kia Soul EX have?
The 2025 Kia Soul EX's front headroom is 38.3 inches. That matches the GT-Line. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T17How much front legroom does the 2025 Kia Soul EX have?
The 2025 Kia Soul EX's front legroom is 41.1 inches. That matches the GT-Line. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T18What size wheels does the 2025 Kia Soul EX have?
The 2025 Kia Soul EX's wheel diameter is 17 inches. That is 1 inches less than the GT-Line's 18 inches. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T19What size tires does the 2025 Kia Soul EX come with?
The 2025 Kia Soul EX is fitted with P215/55R17 tires. The GT-Line is fitted with P235/45R18. Source: Kia media site specifications (kiamedia.com), read 2026-09-19.
T20How many people does the 2025 Kia Soul EX seat?
The 2025 Kia Soul EX seats 5. That matches the GT-Line. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T21What drivetrain does the 2025 Kia Soul EX have?
The 2025 Kia Soul EX is front-wheel drive. The GT-Line uses the same layout. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T22What safety features come standard on the 2025 Kia Soul EX?
The 2025 Kia Soul EX comes with blind-spot alert, child door locks, child-seat anchors, hill-start assist, pedestrian detection, a rearview camera and electronic stability control as standard safety equipment. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T23What technology features come standard on the 2025 Kia Soul EX?
The 2025 Kia Soul EX comes with Bluetooth, hands-free calling, a navigation system, satellite radio, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, steering-wheel audio controls, a touchscreen and voice recognition as standard technology equipment. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T24What comfort features come standard on the 2025 Kia Soul EX?
The 2025 Kia Soul EX comes with cup holders, a folding rear seat, heated front seats, heated mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a power driver's seat, a tilt steering wheel and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel as standard comfort equipment. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T25What exterior and convenience features come standard on the 2025 Kia Soul EX?
The 2025 Kia Soul EX comes with alloy wheels, cruise control, a 12-volt power outlet, power windows, privacy glass, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, a rear-window defroster, a remote liftgate or trunk release, remote engine start and remote keyless entry as standard exterior and convenience equipment. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T26Which standard features does the 2025 Kia Soul EX add over the GT-Line?
Over the GT-Line, the EX adds heated front seats and a power driver's seat as standard equipment. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
T27How much does the 2025 Kia Soul EX cost?
The top EX trim starts at approximately $24,790 MSRP. Source: Dealer research pages, read 2026-09-13.
T28Which 2025 Kia Soul trims come with Upgraded comfort and technology equipment over S standard?
1 of the 2 Soul trims list Upgraded comfort and technology equipment over S standard: EX. The other 1, GT-Line, do not list it.
T29Which 2025 Kia Soul trims come with 2.0L engine standard, 147 hp?
1 of the 2 Soul trims list 2.0L engine standard, 147 hp: EX. The other 1, GT-Line, do not list it.
T30Which 2025 Kia Soul trims come with Steps toward GT-Line-level equipment?
1 of the 2 Soul trims list Steps toward GT-Line-level equipment: EX. The other 1, GT-Line, do not list it.
T31What does the 2025 Kia Soul EX add over the GT-Line?
Compared with the GT-Line directly below it, the EX is documented with Upgraded comfort and technology equipment over S standard, 2.0L engine standard, 147 hp, Steps toward GT-Line-level equipment.
T32What equipment is exclusive to the 2025 Kia Soul EX?
Of the equipment documented for the EX, Upgraded comfort and technology equipment over S standard, 2.0L engine standard, 147 hp, Steps toward GT-Line-level equipment appear on no other 2025 Soul trim.
Rest of the lineup
Compare the EX with the other 2025 Soul trims.
This trim in figures
The 2025 Soul EX: specifications and equipment.
Kelley Blue Book lists the 2025 Kia Soul EX at a $26,185 base price, with 2.0-liter 4-cylinder making 147 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque, automatic, i-vt transmission with FWD drive.
It is 165.2 in long, 102.4 in wheelbase, 2,987 lb curb weight, and seats 5.
Capability figures listed for it: 62.1 cubic feet of cargo space.
EPA ratings for this row: 30 mpg combined, 27 city, 33 highway.
It rides on P215/55R17 tires and carries a 5-year, 60,000-mile basic warranty.
Compared with the GT-Line, the EX adds heated front seats, power drivers seat as standard equipment.
Model-year lineup
Every 2025 Soul row Kelley Blue Book lists.
Kelley Blue Book lists 4 2025 Kia Soul rows, priced from $21,885 to $26,185, with 147 to 147 horsepower, and 30 to 30 combined mpg. The EX is one of them.
| Trim | Base price | Engine | Horsepower | Drive | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | $21,885 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder | 147 | FWD | 30 |
| S | $24,385 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder | 147 | FWD | 30 |
| GT-Line | $25,485 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder | 147 | FWD | 30 |
| EX (this page) | $26,185 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder | 147 | FWD | 30 |
Generation history, the NHTSA safety record and background on the Kia Soul are on the Kia Soul model page.
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