This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $13,295 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$237

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,330 down

Amount financed

$11,965

Total interest

$2,255

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for KNDJ23AU5M7741582

Engine

2.0L · V4

Horsepower

147

Drivetrain

4x2

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Fuel

Gasoline

Model year

2021

Made by

KIA CORPORATION

✓ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✓ ABS
✓ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,600 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 29 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Kia Soul likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $4,678

Fuel $8,000

Insurance $8,000

Maintenance & repairs $3,375

Total, 5 years $24,053

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2021 Kia Soul has 2 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 29 MPG.

Overall

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2021 Kia Soul SUV FWD

2 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

ENGINE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines.

NHTSA campaign 21V259000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.

NHTSA campaign 25V099000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2021 Kia Soul from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2021 Kia Soul over the last 6 months — the market firmed $490 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
March 2026	$14,496
April 2026	$14,500
May 2026	$14,218
June 2026	$14,534
July 2026	$14,896
August 2026	$14,986

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2021 Kia Soul (this car)	$13,295	267	—
2022 Tesla Model Y	$20,998	26	+$7,703
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee	$18,777	21	+$5,482
2023 Toyota RAV4	$24,991	17	+$11,696
2023 Jeep Wrangler	$27,076	17	+$13,781
2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E	$25,921	16	+$12,626

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 3 · 2020–2025

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2025	1,436	$19,500	100%	21,049 mi
2024	665	$18,122	93%	42,406 mi
2023	821	$17,850	92%	47,508 mi
2022	583	$15,252	78%	67,464 mi
2021	460	$14,066	72%	75,244 mi
2020	686	$12,964	66%	80,440 mi