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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: $28,395

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $2,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,689

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelSoulGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim!GTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,300 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $20,162 $23,611 $33,207
Premium Package 4,400    
Umber Package 1,000    
Floor mats 120    
Rear spoiler 395    
Metal pedals 80    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Premium Package 4,052    
Umber Package 923    
Floor mats 100    
Rear spoiler 327    
Metal pedals 67    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 6,245 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 5,677 5,760 1,440
Destination 850 770 770
Total Price $28,395 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $26,689 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,587
Model Year201620122012
ModelSoulGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim!GTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,395$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-3,3350-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,060$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$26,689$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-3,1350-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,554$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620122012
ModelSoulGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim!GTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$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  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,725$2,390$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,335$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1350-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162012
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 Weight2,715 lb.2,969 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 !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested125030%
Total Not Requested287570%
Umber Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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