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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: $21,804

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $346

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,774

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $238

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Model Year201620162010
ModelSoulSoulGolf / GTI
Trim+!Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,400 $21,300 $19,335
Base Invoice $18,391 $20,162 $18,512
Primo Package 2,800    
Audio Package 1,800    
Cold Weather Package     225
Sunroof     1,000
iPod integration     199
Bluetooth cell phone link     295
Primo Package 2,594    
Audio Package 1,657    
Cold Weather Package     199
Sunroof     883
iPod integration     176
Bluetooth cell phone link     254
Options (change) 4,600 0 1,719
Options (change) 4,251 0 1,512
Destination 850 850 750
Total Price $24,850 $22,150 $21,804
Total Invoice $23,492 $21,012 $20,774

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,719
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,787
Model Year201620162010
ModelSoulSoulGolf / GTI
Trim+!Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$24,850$22,150$21,804
Adjustments for Features-4,765-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,085$20,460$21,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0
Total Invoice$23,492$21,012$20,774
Adjustments for Features-4,505-1,6030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,987$19,409$20,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$422$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162010
ModelSoulSoulGolf / GTI
Trim+!Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,825$4,750$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,765$1,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,505-1,6030

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162010
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in101.5 in
Length163.0 in165.4 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height63.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.3,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested3008%
Total Not Requested330092%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1675100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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