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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: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $12,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $12,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelSoulSoulPassatPassatPassat
Trim!Sport1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Leather seating surfaces 900 900      
Sunroof   700      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Leather seating surfaces 800 800      
Sunroof   600      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 900 1,600 375 375 375
Options (change) 800 1,400 300 300 300
Destination 695 695 820 820 820
Total Price $20,090 $20,790 $32,490 $34,590 $35,460
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,655 $31,131 $33,146 $33,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,539
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelSoulSoulPassatPassatPassat
Trim!Sport1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine142hp I4142hp I4170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,090$20,790$32,490$34,590$35,460
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,735-4,735-4,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,090$20,590$27,755$29,855$30,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$19,055$19,655$31,131$33,146$33,980
Adjustments for Features0-189-4,537-4,537-4,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,055$19,466$26,594$28,609$29,347
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0$2,015$2,753

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelSoulSoulPassatPassatPassat
Trim!Sport1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $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
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Speaker lights$100$100   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,695$1,895$6,430$6,430$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,735$4,735$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-4,537-4,537-4,633

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112014
ModelSoulPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in110.4 in
Length161.6 in191.6 in
Width70.3 in72.2 in
Height63.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft315.9 ft3

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