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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: $24,020

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,640

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Trim!GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,900 $25,095
Base Invoice $18,985 $24,091
Premium Package 2,500  
Rear spoiler 295  
Compass 275  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 2,195  
Rear spoiler 240  
Compass 220  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,320 5,700
Options (change) 2,855 5,472
Destination 800 820
Total Price $24,020 $31,615
Total Invoice $22,640 $30,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,464
Model Year20132014
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Trim!GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,020$31,615
Adjustments for Features0-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,020$31,325
Total Invoice$22,640$30,383
Adjustments for Features0-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,640$30,104

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132014
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Trim!GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration $100
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,900$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132014
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in101.5 in
Length162.2 in165.4 in
Width70.3 in70.3 in
Height63.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,778 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested170075%
Total Not Requested57525%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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