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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: $29,280

Kia Soul Turbo   
Difference: $3,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
TrimTurboGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,650 $30,135
Floor mats 135  
Cargo net 70 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Driver Assistance Package   1,495
Floor mats 0  
Cargo net 0 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Driver Assistance Package   1,286
Options (change) 455 1,595
Options (change) 0 1,366
Destination 1,175 820
Total Price $29,280 $32,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,944
Model Year20212016
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
TrimTurboGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,280$32,550
Adjustments for Features-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,195$32,550

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212016
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
TrimTurboGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Total Value of Features$6,300$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-30

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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212016
ModelSoulGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.8 in
Length165.2 in167.5 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in
Height63.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,803 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.1 ft352.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100Yes
Total Requested190064%
Total Not Requested105036%

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