2020 Kia Soul Depreciation

A 6-year-old 2020 Kia Soul has lost about 33.9% of its roughly $20,290 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $13,403, with most listings between $10,235 and $16,088. Listed examples average 80,076 miles.

Kia Soul exterior
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2020 Kia Soul Price by Mileage

What buyers actually pay at different odometer readings.

Under 30k mi
$16,998· 9 listings
30k–50k mi
$15,758· 28 listings
50k–75k mi
$14,301· 51 listings
75k–100k mi
$12,704· 53 listings
100k–130k mi
$11,497· 49 listings
Over 130k mi
$9,080· 9 listings

How Mileage Affects 2020 Kia Soul Price

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

2020 Kia Soul median price by mileage band
MileageMedian priceListings
Under 30k mi$16,9989
30k–50k mi$15,75828
50k–75k mi$14,30151
75k–100k mi$12,70453
100k–130k mi$11,49749
Over 130k mi$9,0809

What's a Good Price for a 2020 Kia Soul?

Great deal

Under $11,478

Typical

$11,478$14,997

Overpriced

Above $14,997

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

Price Spread

Range across 199 listings.

Low $9,176High $17,416

Half of all listings fall between $11,478 and $14,997, with a median of $13,403.

2020 Kia Soul Efficiency & Specs

EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.

Combined

29 MPG

City / Hwy

26 / 32

Fuel / year

$2,200

Fuel

Regular

Engine

1.6L 4-cyl

EPA class

Small Station Wagons

Depreciation by Trim

See how each 2020 Kia Soul trim holds its value.

TrimFuelMSRPMedian ResaleDepreciationListings
LXGasoline$17,490$12,93231.2%94
GT-LineGasoline$20,290$13,89231.6%37
SGasoline$20,290$13,19637.7%38
X-LineGasoline$21,490$13,17938.5%17
EXGasoline$22,690$14,58739.7%14

How the 2020 Kia Soul Compares to Other Years

At 33.9% depreciation, the 2020 Kia Soul sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The older 2019 sits at 38.7% (around $10,594), so dropping back a year saves about $2,809. 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 2020 Kia Soul.

Overall
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover

View full NHTSA report

Known Issues & Complaints

359 NHTSA complaints, 1 recalls reported.

ENGINE

159 complaints

The car began making a weird noise and stalling. Then close to home if shut off, I was able to restart it and drove a short distance to home. Realized couldn't drive it like that and contacted City Kia Greater Orlando dealer. Towed the car

2 crashes4 fires2 injuries

POWER TRAIN

87 complaints

While driving on the interstate at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suffered a sudden and complete loss of forward motive power. The engine revved, but the vehicle completely ceased forward acceleration and could not maintain highway speed

1 crash1 fire2 injuries

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

38 complaints

Vehicle paint is bubbling and pealing. This is the Snow White Pearl paint. Dealer's response is that it is not their problem and the manufacturer states that they will not make any repairs or compensation. There are also numerous rust spots

1 crash

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

21 complaints

My Car would shut off in the middle of the road after I stopped to make a turn or even stop at a stop light. Also the engine is burning oil. Mechanic says the the engine needs to be replace. Something with the oil piston and the exhaust is

1 crash

STEERING

16 complaints

The contact’s wife owns a 2020 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel failed to return to center. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

7 complaints

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under Kia Recall: SC209; however, the repair failed to prevent the failure. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact became aware

Top Issues

  • ENGINE
  • POWER TRAIN
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • STEERING

Buyer Red Flags

  • !Recall 21V259000 (ENGINE): Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treat

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 2020 Kia Soul worth?

A 2020 Kia Soul is typically worth around $13,403, with most listings falling between $10,235 and $16,088. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 80,076 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 2020 Kia Soul depreciated?

The 2020 Kia Soul has lost about 33.9% of its original $20,290 base MSRP — roughly $6,878 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 2020 Soul have?

Listed 2020 Souls average about 80,076 miles, with most between 46,447 and 112,232. 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 2020 Kia Soul?

For a 2020 Kia Soul, anything under $11,478 is a strong deal, $11,478 to $14,997 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $14,997 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 2020 Kia Soul are computed from 200 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.