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Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,840

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $13,574

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,680

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $12,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelSoulPassatPassat
Trim+LuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $15,195 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $14,590 $29,222 $36,669
Special Edition Package 2,150    
Sunroof 800    
iPod integration   199 199
Heated front seats   225 225
Special Edition Package 1,695    
Sunroof 700    
iPod integration   176 176
Heated front seats   199 199
Options (change) 2,950 424 424
Options (change) 2,395 375 375
Destination 695 690 690
Total Price $18,840 $32,414 $40,314
Total Invoice $17,680 $30,287 $37,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,494
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,860
Model Year201020082008
ModelSoulPassatPassat
Trim+LuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine142hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$18,840$32,414$40,314
Adjustments for Features0-5,080-7,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,840$27,334$32,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,495
Total Invoice$17,680$30,287$37,734
Adjustments for Features0-4,747-7,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,680$25,540$30,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,188

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201020082008
ModelSoulPassatPassat
Trim+LuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside graphics$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration $100$100
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,170$6,250$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,080$7,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,747-7,006

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102008
ModelSoulPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.4 in106.7 in
Length161.6 in188.0 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height63.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bodyside graphics0No
225/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested117566%
Total Not Requested60034%

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