Used Kia Soul for Sale nearOttawa, ON

How much does the Kia Soul cost in today's market?

Used Kia Soul prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Kia Soul's current nationwide average price is $14,636 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $13,942 CAD over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Soul a good car?

Yes — the Kia Soul is a strong used-car pick if you want a distinctive small vehicle with broad appeal and a consistently positive owner response. The all-generations owner rating is 4.58/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Soul for its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and strong value for money. The model also stands out for its quirky styling and practical everyday usability, which come through clearly in both owner feedback and the model overview.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert coverage are fairly pedestrian performance, seats that some testers found uncomfortable, and advanced safety features that are not standard on every version.

28.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Soul models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Kia Soul for its roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and strong value, while expert coverage also points to its practical packaging and easy-to-live-with character. Across the model years in the data, that combination makes the Soul feel like a sensible choice for shoppers who want personality and everyday usefulness in the same vehicle.

• Owners rate the Kia Soul between 3.86 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the biggest long-term ownership risk is tied to the engine-related recall concerns noted in the model guidance, so it’s worth confirming that any recall work has been completed before you buy.

What should I look for when buying a used Kia Soul?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: forward collision avoidance assist, automatic emergency braking, lane follow assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, navigation-based adaptive cruise control, and Highway Drive Assist on the 2023 GT-Line Limited
• Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the 2023 LX, EX, and EX+ trims; 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation on higher trims

Which Kia Soul trim should I buy?

The 2023 Kia Soul offers these trims:

• LX: The entry trim brings the 8-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, and standard heated front seats. It suits you if you want the lowest-cost way into the Soul’s roomy, distinctive package.
• EX: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds the driver-assist suite starting here, including forward collision avoidance assist, automatic emergency braking, lane follow assist, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. It also adds a heated steering wheel.
• EX+: This trim adds the 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation, plus wireless phone charging and dual USB centre-console charge ports.
• EX Premium: This trim adds dual-zone automatic climate control, making it a strong choice if you want more everyday comfort and convenience.
• GT-Line Limited: This top trim adds the most upscale equipment, including power-adjustable front seats, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a sunroof, leather seats, a Harman Kardon premium audio system, and Highway Drive Assist.

What Kia Soul do most buyers choose?

The Kia Soul years with the most listings are 2019, 2020, and 2021.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a broad mix of pricing, equipment, and availability. With more listings on the market, you also have a better chance of finding the colour, trim, and condition that fit your budget.

What is the Kia Soul's resale value?

Most Kia Soul model years in the table are down by double digits year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The newer model years are also seeing meaningful price drops, so recent Souls can offer stronger value than they did a year ago. The smallest declines are still declines, but they show that some years are softening less than others.

The 2022, 2023, and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Soul safe?

• 2023: 6/10
• 2020: 8/10

For 2023, most driver-assist features are included starting at the EX trim, including forward collision avoidance assist, automatic emergency braking, lane follow assist, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Kia Soul now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −15.71% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −10.56%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2019 model has the most listings at a current average price of $13,075 CAD. The Kia Soul offers a roomy cabin and a distinctive design that make it easy to live with every day.

If you're buying used today, the 2019 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.