2015 Kia Soul Depreciation

A 11-year-old 2015 Kia Soul has lost about 57.5% of its roughly $15,190 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $7,495, with most listings between $5,589 and $10,436. Listed examples average 106,207 miles.

Kia Soul exterior
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2015 Kia Soul Price by Mileage

What buyers actually pay at different odometer readings.

50k–75k mi
$9,359· 14 listings
75k–100k mi
$9,206· 21 listings
100k–130k mi
$6,999· 31 listings
Over 130k mi
$5,779· 25 listings

How Mileage Affects 2015 Kia Soul Price

Each dot is a real listing — price plotted against odometer reading.

2015 Kia Soul median price by mileage band
MileageMedian priceListings
50k–75k mi$9,35914
75k–100k mi$9,20621
100k–130k mi$6,99931
Over 130k mi$5,77925

What's a Good Price for a 2015 Kia Soul?

Great deal

Under $6,049

Typical

$6,049$9,420

Overpriced

Above $9,420

Based on the middle 50% of listings — always adjust for mileage and condition.

Price Spread

Range across 97 listings.

Low $4,860High $12,542

Half of all listings fall between $6,049 and $9,420, with a median of $7,495.

2015 Kia Soul Efficiency & Specs

EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.

Combined

26 MPG

City / Hwy

24 / 30

Fuel / year

$2,400

Fuel

Regular

Engine

1.6L 4-cyl

EPA class

Small Station Wagons

Depreciation by Trim

See how each 2015 Kia Soul trim holds its value.

TrimFuelMSRPMedian ResaleDepreciationListings
BaseGasoline$15,190$7,49557.5%97

How the 2015 Kia Soul Compares to Other Years

At 57.5% depreciation, the 2015 Kia Soul sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The one-year-newer 2016 has lost 55.5% (around $8,086), so stepping up a model year costs roughly $591 more. Buying one model year newer or older is one of the easiest ways to trade purchase price against age and remaining warranty.

Safety Ratings

NHTSA crash test ratings for the 2015 Kia Soul.

Overall
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover

View full NHTSA report

Known Issues & Complaints

898 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls reported.

ENGINE

469 complaints

Engine went into limp mode on highway on June 30th 2026 and is available now for inspection. Partner and daughter were almost hit by a semi. VIN was registered on Kia website..Kia and dealership inspected and took responsibility for engine

2 crashes40 fires1 injury

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

89 complaints

My engine light came on about 6 months ago because I was smelling a gas. I had it run on a code computer and it just showed a gasket needed changed. I didn't think that that was serious enough to address urgently because was unsure how much

1 crash12 fires2 injuries

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

66 complaints

Headlamp Multi-Function Switch Service Campaign Hazwewdiouse may cause colition or vision impairment. from ongoing traffic and or insufficient illumination While driving lights will flicker, causing drivers to high beam you, it does not mat

1 crash7 fires1 injury

POWER TRAIN

59 complaints

The vehicle is a 2015 Kia Soul with the 1.6L GDI engine. The check engine light came on solid, and a dealer later confirmed diagnostic trouble code P0420, indicating the catalyst system efficiency is below threshold on bank 1. The catalytic

8 fires1 injury

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

54 complaints

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was tow

2 fires

STEERING

44 complaints

As I was driving home on the highway, my car began making a noise I never heard before. I looked out of my rear view and began to see smoke coming from my car. As I was trying to get off the highway, my car began to lose control. I couldn’t

8 crashes1 fire6 injuries

Top Issues

  • ENGINE
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • POWER TRAIN
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Buyer Red Flags

  • !Recall 20V750000 (ENGINE): Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine comp
  • !Recall 19V120000 (ENGINE): Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the c
  • !Recall 17V608000 (STEERING): Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.
  • !Recall 15V123000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL): Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Soul and Soul electric vehicles manufactured July 21, 2013, to January 8, 2015. A section of the accelerator peda

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 2015 Kia Soul worth?

A 2015 Kia Soul is typically worth around $7,495, with most listings falling between $5,589 and $10,436. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 106,207 miles, and each additional 10,000 miles shaves a few percent off the price. Condition, accident history, trim, and how many owners a car has had move the number from there. Treat the median as a fair starting point and adjust up for a clean, low-mileage, one-owner car or down for higher mileage and any reported damage.

How much has the 2015 Kia Soul depreciated?

The 2015 Kia Soul has lost about 57.5% of its original $15,190 base MSRP — roughly $8,734 in value, after adjusting listing prices to typical mileage for the age. Most of a car's lifetime depreciation happens in its earliest years, so a vehicle of this age has usually weathered the steepest part of the curve already. That's what makes a well-kept example at this age an efficient buy: you let the original owner absorb the fastest depreciation, then enjoy a much slower decline from here.

How many miles does a used 2015 Soul have?

Listed 2015 Souls average about 106,207 miles, with most between 72,529 and 141,867. As a rule of thumb, "average" mileage for any car is roughly 12,000 miles per year of age, so compare a specific listing against that benchmark. A below-average odometer commands a premium and an above-average one a discount, but a higher-mileage car with complete service records and one owner can be a better buy than a low-mileage car with gaps in its history. Consistent maintenance does more for a car's remaining lifespan than a low number on the odometer alone.

What is a good price for a 2015 Kia Soul?

For a 2015 Kia Soul, anything under $6,049 is a strong deal, $6,049 to $9,420 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $9,420 is on the expensive side — those higher prices usually buy lower mileage, a certified warranty, or a premium trim. Always weigh the asking price against the car's specific mileage and condition rather than the sticker alone: a slightly higher price for a clean, one-owner, accident-free example is often money well spent. And treat a listing priced well below the range as a prompt to dig deeper — unusually cheap cars almost always have a reason, whether it's high mileage, accident history, or a branded title.

Methodology

Figures for the 2015 Kia Soul are computed from 97 real used-car listings. Each asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the car's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.