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Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,280

Kia Soul Turbo   
Difference: $6,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelSoulGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimTurboGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,650 $35,070
Floor mats 135  
Cargo net 70 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Floor mats 0  
Cargo net 0 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Options (change) 455 100
Options (change) 0 80
Destination 1,175 850
Total Price $29,280 $36,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,999
Model Year20212018
ModelSoulGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimTurboGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,280$36,020
Adjustments for Features0-440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,280$35,580

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20212018
ModelSoulGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimTurboGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$4,900$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-423

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20212018
ModelSoulGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.8 in
Length165.2 in167.6 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in
Height63.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,803 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.1 ft353.7 ft3

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