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Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,970

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $3,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,592

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $3,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelSoulSoulGolf / GTI
Trim+!1.8T SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,400 $21,300 $27,425
Base Invoice $18,391 $20,162 $26,328
Primo Package 2,800    
Audio Package 1,800    
Floor mats 120 120  
Premium Package   4,400  
Primo Package 2,594    
Audio Package 1,657    
Floor mats 100 100  
Premium Package   4,052  
Options (change) 4,720 4,520 0
Options (change) 4,351 4,152 0
Destination 850 850 820
Total Price $24,970 $26,670 $28,245
Total Invoice $23,592 $25,164 $27,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,014
Model Year201620162016
ModelSoulSoulGolf / GTI
Trim+!1.8T SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,970$26,670$28,245
Adjustments for Features-485-1,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,485$25,485$28,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$23,592$25,164$27,148
Adjustments for Features-458-1,1180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,134$24,046$27,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162016
ModelSoulSoulGolf / GTI
Trim+!1.8T SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,725$5,425$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$1,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-458-1,1180

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.8 in
Length163.0 in167.5 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in
Height63.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.3,023 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested2507%
Total Not Requested335093%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60036%
Total Not Requested107564%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested85021%
Total Not Requested327579%

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