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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: $28,815

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,038

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Trim!GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,300 $35,070
Base Invoice $20,162 $33,667
Premium Package 4,400  
Umber Package 1,000  
Floor mats 120  
Cargo net 50 100
Interior ambient lighting 450  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Rear spoiler 395  
Premium Package 4,052  
Umber Package 923  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 42 80
Interior ambient lighting 374  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208  
Rear spoiler 327  
Options (change) 6,665 100
Options (change) 6,026 80
Destination 850 850
Total Price $28,815 $36,020
Total Invoice $27,038 $34,597

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,792
Model Year20162018
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Trim!GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,815$36,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,815$34,180
Total Invoice$27,038$34,597
Adjustments for Features0-1,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,038$32,830

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Trim!GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,550$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,767

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.8 in
Length163.0 in167.6 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in
Height63.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,715 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
LED tail lights0No
HD radio50Yes
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 Requested162539%
Total Not Requested250061%
Umber Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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