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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $1,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelSoulBeetle
Trim!SE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,800 $24,020
Base Invoice $21,561 $23,058
Universal garage door opener 350  
Tech Package 3,000  
Rear spoiler 395  
Floor mats 125 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Premium Package   2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Universal garage door opener 291  
Tech Package 2,794  
Rear spoiler 327  
Floor mats 102 185
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208  
Panoramic sunroof 932  
Premium Package   2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 5,120 2,865
Options (change) 4,654 2,435
Destination 895 850
Total Price $28,815 $27,735
Total Invoice $27,110 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,679
Model Year20182018
ModelSoulBeetle
Trim!SE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/31 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,815$27,735
Adjustments for Features-2,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,215$27,735
Total Invoice$27,110$26,343
Adjustments for Features-2,4460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,664$26,343

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelSoulBeetle
Trim!SE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,275$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4460

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelSoulBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in100.0 in
Length163.0 in168.4 in
Width70.9 in71.2 in
Height63.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,232 lb.3,012 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 !

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speaker lights100No
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested177546%
Total Not Requested205054%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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