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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: $3,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,255

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017201720172017
ModelSoulSoulJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim!Sport1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $20,895 $24,995 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $20,059 $23,995 $25,915 $26,779
Sunroof   700        
Floor mats     235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler     375 375 375  
Sunroof   600        
Floor mats     185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler     300 300 300  
Options (change) 0 700 610 610 610 235
Options (change) 0 600 485 485 485 185
Destination 695 695 820 820 820 820
Total Price $19,190 $19,890 $22,325 $26,425 $28,425 $28,950
Total Invoice $18,255 $18,855 $21,364 $25,300 $27,220 $27,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,382
Model Year201120112017201720172017
ModelSoulSoulJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim!Sport1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine142hp I4142hp I4150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8?, 4?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$19,190$19,890$22,325$26,425$28,425$28,950
Adjustments for Features0-200-565-4,870-5,720-3,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,190$19,690$21,760$21,555$22,705$25,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$205$0$1,150$3,775
Total Invoice$18,255$18,855$21,364$25,300$27,220$27,784
Adjustments for Features0-190-541-4,663-5,478-3,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,255$18,665$20,823$20,637$21,742$24,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$186$0$1,105$3,673

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120112017201720172017
ModelSoulSoulJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim!Sport1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
5-speed manual  $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0 
Body kit $0   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0
Navigation system   $600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Speaker lights$100$100    
Steering-linked fog lights    $50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Total Value of Features$2,020$2,220$2,585$6,890$7,740$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$565$4,870$5,720$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-541-4,663-5,478-3,474

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112017
ModelSoulJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in104.4 in
Length161.6 in183.3 in
Width70.3 in70.0 in
Height63.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft315.7 ft3

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