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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: $19,369

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $1,051

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,070

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $1,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelSoulSoulGolf / GTI
Trim+!GLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,400 $21,300 $18,390
Base Invoice $18,391 $20,162 $17,138
Floor mats 120 120  
Cargo net 50 50 69
Stability control     280
Floor mats 100 100  
Cargo net 42 42 55
Stability control     247
Options (change) 170 170 349
Options (change) 142 142 302
Destination 850 850 630
Total Price $20,420 $22,320 $19,369
Total Invoice $19,383 $21,154 $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: $899
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $538
Model Year201620162006
ModelSoulSoulGolf / GTI
Trim+!GLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4115hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$20,420$22,320$19,369
Adjustments for Features-1,950-3,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,470$18,520$19,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$19,383$21,154$18,070
Adjustments for Features-1,851-3,6010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,532$17,553$18,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$21$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162006
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 
911 assist $25 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
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$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,100$4,950$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$3,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,851-3,6010

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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 Year20162006
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in98.9 in
Length163.0 in164.9 in
Width70.9 in68.3 in
Height63.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.2 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 ft341.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

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

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