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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: $25,270

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $6,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,842

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $6,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelSoulSoulSoulGolf / GTI
Trim+!EV+GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,400 $21,300 $35,950 $30,045
Base Invoice $18,391 $20,162 $33,285 $28,843
Audio Package 1,800      
Primo Package 2,800      
Floor mats 120 120 120  
Cargo net 50 50   100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250 250  
Premium Package   4,400    
Sun & Fun Package     1,100  
Driver Assistance Package       695
Audio Package 1,657      
Primo Package 2,594      
Floor mats 100 100 100  
Cargo net 42 42   80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 208 208  
Premium Package   4,052    
Sun & Fun Package     1,009  
Driver Assistance Package       598
Options (change) 5,020 4,820 1,470 795
Options (change) 4,601 4,402 1,317 678
Destination 850 850 850 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 0
Total Price $25,270 $26,970 $30,770 $31,660
Total Invoice $23,842 $25,414 $27,952 $30,341

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,293
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelSoulSoulSoulGolf / GTI
Trim+!EV+GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4109hp E210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A1M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17205/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$25,270$26,970$30,770$31,660
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,375-215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,270$26,270$29,395$31,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$4,125$0
Total Invoice$23,842$25,414$27,952$30,341
Adjustments for Features0-660-1,249-206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,842$24,754$26,703$30,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$2,861$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2016201620162015
ModelSoulSoulSoulGolf / GTI
Trim+!EV+GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
1-speed automatic  $800 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Forward collision warning $200 $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heat pump  $250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
27 kWh battery pack  $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500 
DC quick-charging capability  $750 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Compass   $0
Digital instruments  $0 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,950$5,625$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,375$215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-660-1,249-206

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162015
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

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
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 Requested135038%
Total Not Requested225062%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137533%
Total Not Requested275067%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul EV+

Sun & Fun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Speaker lights100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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