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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: $22,315

Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SE   
Difference: $2,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,155

Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SE   
Difference: $2,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelSoulSoulSoulGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEV-eEVEV+e-Golf SEe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,950 $33,950 $35,950 $28,995 $35,595
Base Invoice $29,982 $31,727 $33,285 $27,835 $34,171
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 850 850 850 820 820
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $25,300 $27,300 $29,300 $22,315 $28,915
Total Invoice $23,332 $25,077 $26,635 $21,155 $27,491

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,376
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelSoulSoulSoulGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEV-eEVEV+e-Golf SEe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine109hp E109hp E109hp E115hp E115hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)120/92 MPG120/92 MPG120/92 MPG126/105 MPG126/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16205/60-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$25,300$27,300$29,300$22,315$28,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-3,665-240-4,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,300$25,975$25,635$22,075$24,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$335$0$2,270
Total Invoice$23,332$25,077$26,635$21,155$27,491
Adjustments for Features0-1,217-3,332-228-4,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,332$23,860$23,303$20,927$23,146
Cost Above Minimum$29$557$0$0$2,219

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelSoulSoulSoulGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEV-eEVEV+e-Golf SEe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo net  $40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Electrically heated windshield   $250$250
Heat pump $250$250 $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack   $0$0
27 kWh battery pack$0$0$0  
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500$500$500  
7.2 kW onboard charger    $500
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750 $750
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive, small    $5
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
Navigation system $600$600 $600
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information $25$25  
Voice control for audio system   $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150
Compass   $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Fog lights  $125  
Interior ambient lighting    $150
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Floor mats   $75$75
Heated second row seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50  
Total Value of Features$3,025$4,350$6,690$3,265$7,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$3,665$240$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,217-3,332-228-4,345

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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 Weight3,289 lb.3,391 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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