Kia Soul Kia Soul 2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,985

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $4,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,270

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $4,416

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Trim!GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,790 $30,135
Base Invoice $19,687 $28,930
Sun & Sound Package 2,600  
The Whole Shabang Package 2,500  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Rear spoiler 395  
Interior ambient lighting 450  
Lighting Package   995
Sun & Sound Package 2,378  
The Whole Shabang Package 2,325  
Floor mats 104  
Cargo net 42 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208  
Rear spoiler 327  
Interior ambient lighting 374  
Lighting Package   856
Options (change) 6,370 1,095
Options (change) 5,758 936
Destination 825 820
Total Price $27,985 $32,050
Total Invoice $26,270 $30,686

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Soul dealer quotes or Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,965
Model Year20152016
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Trim!GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,985$32,050
Adjustments for Features-5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,400$32,050
Total Invoice$26,270$30,686
Adjustments for Features-5490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,721$30,686

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152016
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,850$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5490

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152016
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.8 in
Length163.0 in167.5 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in
Height63.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,715 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft352.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested97536%
Total Not Requested170064%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested185076%
Total Not Requested60024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.