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Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $12,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $11,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelSoulSoulBeetle
Trim!SportR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $31,450
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $30,193
Leather seating surfaces 900 900  
Sunroof   700  
Leather seating surfaces 800 800  
Sunroof   600  
Options (change) 900 1,600 0
Options (change) 800 1,400 0
Destination 695 695 820
Total Price $20,090 $20,790 $32,270
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,655 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,157
Model Year201120112016
ModelSoulSoulBeetle
Trim!SportR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine142hp I4142hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$20,090$20,790$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,090$20,590$29,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$19,055$19,655$31,013
Adjustments for Features0-189-2,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,055$19,466$28,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120112016
ModelSoulSoulBeetle
Trim!SportR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,800$2,000$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-2,801

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112016
ModelSoulBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in100.0 in
Length161.6 in168.4 in
Width70.3 in71.2 in
Height63.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.4 ft329.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

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