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Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $1,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $1,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelSoulSoulNew Beetle
Trim+!2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,400 $21,300 $17,180
Base Invoice $18,391 $20,162 $16,107
Primo Package 2,800    
Audio Package 1,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Floor mats 120 120  
Package 1     1,390
Package 2     1,755
Satellite radio     375
Primo Package 2,594    
Audio Package 1,657    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Floor mats 100 100  
Package 1     1,291
Package 2     1,629
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 5,070 470 3,520
Options (change) 4,642 391 3,251
Destination 850 850 630
Total Price $25,320 $22,620 $21,330
Total Invoice $23,883 $21,403 $19,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,562
Model Year201620162006
ModelSoulSoulNew Beetle
Trim+!2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,320$22,620$21,330
Adjustments for Features-5,785-2,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,535$20,060$21,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$0
Total Invoice$23,883$21,403$19,988
Adjustments for Features-5,457-2,4220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,426$18,981$19,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201620162006
ModelSoulSoulNew Beetle
Trim+!2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100  
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height 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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,200$3,975$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,785$2,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,457-2,4220

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162006
ModelSoulNew Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in98.7 in
Length163.0 in161.1 in
Width70.9 in67.9 in
Height63.0 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.2,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft327.2 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
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested110031%
Total Not Requested250069%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested1509%
Total Not Requested152591%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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