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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: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $9,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $9,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelSoulSoulGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim!SportGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $28,625 $30,135
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $27,481 $28,930
Leather seating surfaces 900 900    
Sunroof   700    
Leather seating surfaces 800 800    
Sunroof   600    
Options (change) 900 1,600 0 0
Options (change) 800 1,400 0 0
Destination 695 695 820 820
Total Price $20,090 $20,790 $29,445 $30,955
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,655 $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: $6,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,848
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelSoulSoulGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim!SportGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine142hp I4142hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,090$20,790$29,445$30,955
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,495-3,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,090$20,590$26,950$27,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$135
Total Invoice$19,055$19,655$28,301$29,750
Adjustments for Features0-189-2,398-3,719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,055$19,466$25,903$26,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0$128

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2011201120162016
ModelSoulSoulGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim!SportGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$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$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
Speaker lights$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
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$0
Total Value of Features$2,470$2,670$4,965$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,495$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-2,398-3,719

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112016
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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