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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: $18,940

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $9,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,000

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $9,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelSoulJettaJetta
Trim+2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,300 $26,920 $29,280
Base Invoice $15,650 $25,842 $28,109
Universal garage door opener 350    
Sunroof 800    
Interior ambient lighting 350    
Rear spoiler 295    
Floor mats 95    
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Universal garage door opener 280    
Sunroof 700    
Interior ambient lighting 305    
Rear spoiler 240    
Floor mats 75    
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 1,890 1,100 1,100
Options (change) 1,600 1,056 1,056
Destination 750 820 820
Total Price $18,940 $28,840 $31,200
Total Invoice $18,000 $27,718 $29,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,075
Model Year201220162016
ModelSoulJettaJetta
Trim+2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/29 MPG24/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$18,940$28,840$31,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,790-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,940$25,050$25,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$460
Total Invoice$18,000$27,718$29,985
Adjustments for Features0-3,643-5,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,000$24,075$24,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$442

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220162016
ModelSoulJettaJetta
Trim+2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$925$4,715$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,790$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,643-5,468

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122016
ModelSoulJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in104.4 in
Length162.2 in183.3 in
Width70.3 in70.0 in
Height63.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,707 lb.3,194 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
23.7 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SE

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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