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Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,190

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $4,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,255

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $4,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120132013201320132013
ModelSoulSoulJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim!SportTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $22,990 $22,895 $29,325 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $22,071 $21,979 $28,153 $29,933 $22,987
Sunroof   700          
Premium Package     1,440        
Rear spoiler     375 375     375
Sunroof   600          
Premium Package     1,382        
Rear spoiler     300 300     300
Options (change) 0 700 1,815 375 0 0 375
Options (change) 0 600 1,682 300 0 0 300
Destination 695 695 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $19,190 $19,890 $25,600 $24,065 $30,120 $31,975 $25,115
Total Invoice $18,255 $18,855 $24,548 $23,074 $28,948 $30,728 $24,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,245
Model Year2011201120132013201320132013
ModelSoulSoulJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim!SportTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine142hp I4142hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4 H170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M6M5S7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8400, 9?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$19,190$19,890$25,600$24,065$30,120$31,975$25,115
Adjustments for Features-520-720-740-1,115-2,815-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,670$19,170$24,860$22,950$27,305$28,135$25,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,910$0$4,355$5,185$2,165
Total Invoice$18,255$18,855$24,548$23,074$28,948$30,728$24,082
Adjustments for Features-495-683-710-1,069-2,705-3,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,760$18,172$23,838$22,005$26,243$27,038$24,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$412$1,833$0$4,238$5,033$2,077

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201120132013201320132013
ModelSoulSoulJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim!SportTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800     
6-speed manual  $150   $150
5-speed manual   $0   
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera     $200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0     
Rear wiper$175$175     
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325  $325
CD player$125$125  $125$125 
HD radio  $50$50  $50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system    $600$600 
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Compass    $0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog lights$125$125 $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25 
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Speaker lights$100$100     
Steering-linked headlights     $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Xenon HID headlights     $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    $0
Total Value of Features$3,145$3,345$3,365$3,740$5,440$6,465$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$520$720$740$1,115$2,815$3,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-495-683-710-1,069-2,705-3,6900

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112013
ModelSoulJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in104.4 in
Length161.6 in182.2 in
Width70.3 in70.0 in
Height63.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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