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

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Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,840

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $10,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,680

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $10,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelSoulGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim+GTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,195 $28,625 $30,135
Base Invoice $14,590 $27,481 $28,930
Special Edition Package 2,150    
Sunroof 800    
Special Edition Package 1,695    
Sunroof 700    
Options (change) 2,950 0 0
Options (change) 2,395 0 0
Destination 695 820 820
Total Price $18,840 $29,445 $30,955
Total Invoice $17,680 $28,301 $29,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,334
Model Year201020162016
ModelSoulGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim+GTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine142hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$18,840$29,445$30,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,420-4,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,840$26,025$26,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$135
Total Invoice$17,680$28,301$29,750
Adjustments for Features0-3,287-4,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,680$25,014$25,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$128

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020162016
ModelSoulGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim+GTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside graphics$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,495$4,915$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,420$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,287-4,608

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102016
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in103.8 in
Length161.6 in167.5 in
Width70.3 in70.8 in
Height63.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bodyside graphics0No
225/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%

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