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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: $25,040

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $925

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,576

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $1,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelSoulSoulBeetle
Trim+!2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,690 $20,790 $19,795
Base Invoice $17,729 $19,687 $19,003
Primo Package 3,000    
Audio Package 1,400    
UVO Package 600    
Floor mats 125 125  
Interior ambient lighting 450 450  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250  
Sun & Sound Package   2,600  
Sound and Navigation Package     1,800
Sunroof Package     2,500
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Primo Package 2,740    
Audio Package 1,292    
UVO Package 552    
Floor mats 104 104  
Interior ambient lighting 374 374  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 208  
Sun & Sound Package   2,378  
Sound and Navigation Package     1,728
Sunroof Package     2,400
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,056
Options (change) 5,825 3,425 5,400
Options (change) 5,270 3,064 5,184
Destination 825 825 770
Total Price $25,340 $25,040 $25,965
Total Invoice $23,824 $23,576 $24,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,931
Model Year201520152012
ModelSoulSoulBeetle
Trim+!2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,340$25,040$25,965
Adjustments for Features-4,040-2,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,300$22,725$25,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$23,824$23,576$24,957
Adjustments for Features-3,798-2,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,026$21,396$24,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,370$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201520152012
ModelSoulSoulBeetle
Trim+!2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,125$5,400$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,040$2,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,798-2,1800

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152012
ModelSoulBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in99.9 in
Length163.0 in168.4 in
Width70.9 in71.2 in
Height63.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,879 lb.2,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested45012%
Total Not Requested327588%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested92555%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested257%
Total Not Requested35093%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Speaker lights100No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested60022%
Total Not Requested207578%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sound and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155085%
Total Not Requested27515%

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