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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: $24,070

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,650

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Trim!GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,600 $30,135
Base Invoice $18,700 $28,930
Premium Package 2,500  
Compass 275  
Cargo net 50 100
Rear spoiler 295  
Interior ambient lighting 350  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Premium Package 2,195  
Compass 220  
Cargo net 40 80
Rear spoiler 240  
Interior ambient lighting 305  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200  
Options (change) 3,720 100
Options (change) 3,200 80
Destination 750 820
Total Price $24,070 $31,055
Total Invoice $22,650 $29,830

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,109
Model Year20122016
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Trim!GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,070$31,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,070$29,940
Total Invoice$22,650$29,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,650$28,759

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Trim!GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$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
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,825$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071

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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in103.8 in
Length162.2 in167.5 in
Width70.3 in70.8 in
Height63.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,616 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		23.7 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.4 ft352.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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