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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: $18,995

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $374

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,070

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $95

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelSoulSoulGolf / GTI
Trim+!GLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,300 $19,600 $18,390
Base Invoice $15,650 $18,700 $17,138
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Floor mats 95    
Cargo net 50 50 69
Sunroof 800    
Stability control     280
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Floor mats 75    
Cargo net 40 40 55
Sunroof 700    
Stability control     247
Options (change) 1,945 50 349
Options (change) 1,765 40 302
Destination 750 750 630
Total Price $18,995 $20,400 $19,369
Total Invoice $18,165 $19,490 $18,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,774
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,200
Model Year201220122006
ModelSoulSoulGolf / GTI
Trim+!GLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4115hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG23/28 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6350, 8200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$18,995$20,400$19,369
Adjustments for Features-2,400-3,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,595$17,345$19,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$18,165$19,490$18,070
Adjustments for Features-2,295-2,9190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,870$16,571$18,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$701$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122006
ModelSoulSoulGolf / GTI
Trim+!GLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera $200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
HD radio $50 
Media drive, small $5 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Speaker lights $100 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Total Value of Features$2,575$3,230$175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$3,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,295-2,9190

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122006
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in98.9 in
Length162.2 in164.9 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height63.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,778 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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