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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: $22,270

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $1,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,112

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $1,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014
ModelSoulSoulGolf / GTI
Trim+!2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,400 $21,300 $19,995
Base Invoice $18,391 $20,162 $19,195
Primo Package 2,800    
Audio Package 1,800    
Floor mats 120 120 235
Convenience and Sunroof Package     3,000
Primo Package 2,594    
Audio Package 1,657    
Floor mats 100 100 185
Convenience and Sunroof Package     2,880
Options (change) 4,720 120 3,235
Options (change) 4,351 100 3,065
Destination 850 850 820
Total Price $24,970 $22,270 $24,050
Total Invoice $23,592 $21,112 $23,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,324
Model Year201620162014
ModelSoulSoulGolf / GTI
Trim+!2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$24,970$22,270$24,050
Adjustments for Features-4,060-9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,910$21,285$24,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0
Total Invoice$23,592$21,112$23,080
Adjustments for Features-3,836-9340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,756$20,178$23,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$422$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162014
ModelSoulSoulGolf / GTI
Trim+!2.5L
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
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot  $25
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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$7,450$4,375$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,836-9340

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162014
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 radio50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested147588%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L

Convenience and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested24012%

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