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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: $26,520

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $4,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,880

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $5,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelSoulSoulJetta
Trim+!2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,400 $21,300 $29,545
Base Invoice $18,391 $20,162 $28,362
Universal garage door opener 350    
Primo Package 2,800    
Audio Package 1,800    
Metal pedals 80 80  
Rear spoiler 395 395  
Cargo net 50 50 100
Floor mats 120 120 235
Remote start 425 425 450
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250  
Premium Package   4,400  
Door sill trim plates     240
Universal garage door opener 291    
Primo Package 2,594    
Audio Package 1,657    
Metal pedals 67 67  
Rear spoiler 327 327  
Cargo net 42 42 80
Floor mats 100 100 185
Remote start 353 353 350
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 208  
Premium Package   4,052  
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 6,270 5,720 1,025
Options (change) 5,639 5,149 815
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $26,520 $27,870 $31,420
Total Invoice $24,880 $26,161 $30,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,916
Model Year201620162018
ModelSoulSoulJetta
Trim+!2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4164hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,520$27,870$31,420
Adjustments for Features-820-1,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,700$26,600$31,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$0
Total Invoice$24,880$26,161$30,027
Adjustments for Features-769-1,1920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,111$24,969$30,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$858$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162018
ModelSoulSoulJetta
Trim+!2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,375$5,825$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$1,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-769-1,1920

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162018
ModelSoulJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in104.4 in
Length163.0 in183.3 in
Width70.9 in70.0 in
Height63.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested70019%
Total Not Requested290081%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested112567%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested142535%
Total Not Requested270065%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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