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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: $27,465

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $8,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,853

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $8,744

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Model Year201720172018
ModelSoulSoulGolf / GTI
Trim+EV+GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,800 $35,950 $35,070
Base Invoice $18,764 $33,285 $33,667
Primo Package 4,000    
Audio Package 2,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250  
Cargo net 50   100
Floor mats 120 120  
Sun & Fun Package   1,100  
Primo Package 3,711    
Audio Package 1,844    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 208  
Cargo net 42   80
Floor mats 98 98  
Sun & Fun Package   1,009  
Options (change) 6,770 1,470 100
Options (change) 6,194 1,315 80
Destination 895 895 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 0
Total Price $27,465 $30,815 $36,020
Total Invoice $25,853 $27,995 $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: $6,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,049
Model Year201720172018
ModelSoulSoulGolf / GTI
Trim+EV+GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine161hp I4109hp E220hp I4
TransmissionT6A1M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$27,465$30,815$36,020
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,465$30,640$34,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,175$0
Total Invoice$25,853$27,995$34,597
Adjustments for Features0-159-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,853$27,836$32,902
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,983$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172018
ModelSoulSoulGolf / GTI
Trim+EV+GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
1-speed automatic $800 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25 
Universal garage door opener$100  
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 $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$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
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0 
HD radio$50 $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50
Digital instruments $0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,525$5,700$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-159-1,695

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172018
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.8 in
Length163.0 in167.6 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in
Height63.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,885 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 +

Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested110025%
Total Not Requested335075%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul EV+

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

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