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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: $20,665

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $1,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,615

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $1,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelSoulSoulBeetle
Trim+!1.8T SE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,700 $19,900 $21,350
Base Invoice $16,035 $18,985 $20,497
Audio Upgrade Package 900    
Compass 275    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Floor mats 95    
Rear spoiler 295 295  
Interior ambient lighting 350 350  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250  
Audio Upgrade Package 790    
Compass 220    
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Floor mats 75    
Rear spoiler 240 240  
Interior ambient lighting 305 305  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200 200  
Options (change) 3,165 895 0
Options (change) 2,780 745 0
Destination 800 800 820
Total Price $20,665 $21,595 $22,170
Total Invoice $19,615 $20,530 $21,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,874
Model Year201320132016
ModelSoulSoulBeetle
Trim+!1.8T SE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG23/28 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8350, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$20,665$21,595$22,170
Adjustments for Features-1,045-2,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,620$19,400$22,170
Cost Above Minimum$220$0$0
Total Invoice$19,615$20,530$21,317
Adjustments for Features-992-2,0870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,623$18,443$21,317
Cost Above Minimum$180$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201320132016
ModelSoulSoulBeetle
Trim+!1.8T SE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Media drive, small$5$5 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$2,405$3,555$1,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$2,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-992-2,0870

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132016
ModelSoulBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in100.0 in
Length162.2 in168.4 in
Width70.3 in71.2 in
Height63.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,778 lb.2,948 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
23.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Audio Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested42548%
Total Not Requested45552%

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