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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: $25,670

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $1,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,174

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $1,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelSoulSoulBeetle
Trim+!1.8T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,400 $21,300 $20,695
Base Invoice $18,391 $20,162 $19,867
Audio Package 1,800    
Primo Package 2,800    
Interior ambient lighting 450 450  
Floor mats 120 120  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250  
Premium Package   4,400  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,190
Audio Package 1,657    
Primo Package 2,594    
Interior ambient lighting 374 374  
Floor mats 100 100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 208  
Premium Package   4,052  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     4,983
Options (change) 5,420 5,220 5,190
Options (change) 4,933 4,734 4,983
Destination 850 850 820
Total Price $25,670 $27,370 $26,705
Total Invoice $24,174 $25,746 $25,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,583
Model Year201620162015
ModelSoulSoulBeetle
Trim+!1.8T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,670$27,370$26,705
Adjustments for Features-4,340-5,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,330$22,330$26,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$24,174$25,746$25,670
Adjustments for Features-4,087-4,7410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,087$21,005$25,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$918$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162015
ModelSoulSoulBeetle
Trim+!1.8T
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$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
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$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$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$6,575$7,275$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,340$5,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,087-4,7410

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162015
ModelSoulBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in100.0 in
Length163.0 in168.4 in
Width70.9 in71.2 in
Height63.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.2,948 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 +

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested92555%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested45013%
Total Not Requested315087%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Speaker lights100No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested105025%
Total Not Requested307575%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested215062%
Total Not Requested132538%

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