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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: $23,770

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $5,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,440

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $5,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelSoulJetta
Trim!GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,900 $23,745
Base Invoice $18,985 $22,795
Premium Package 2,500  
Compass 275  
Rear spoiler 295 375
Autobahn Package   2,050
Navigation system   900
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 2,195  
Compass 220  
Rear spoiler 240 300
Autobahn Package   1,968
Navigation system   864
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,070 4,425
Options (change) 2,655 4,188
Destination 800 770
Total Price $23,770 $28,940
Total Invoice $22,440 $27,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,526
Model Year20132012
ModelSoulJetta
Trim!GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,770$28,940
Adjustments for Features-1,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,485$28,940
Total Invoice$22,440$27,753
Adjustments for Features-1,2130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,227$27,753

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132012
ModelSoulJetta
Trim!GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,325$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2130

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132012
ModelSoulJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in104.4 in
Length162.2 in182.2 in
Width70.3 in70.0 in
Height63.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,778 lb.3,157 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested125055%
Total Not Requested102545%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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