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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: $24,145

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $8,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,710

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $8,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelSoulPassatPassat
Trim!1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,600 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $18,700 $29,724 $32,601
Premium Package 2,500    
Cargo net 50 100 100
Rear spoiler 295 375 375
Universal garage door opener 350    
Interior ambient lighting 350    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Premium Package 2,195    
Cargo net 40 80 80
Rear spoiler 240 300 300
Universal garage door opener 280    
Interior ambient lighting 305    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200    
Options (change) 3,795 475 475
Options (change) 3,260 380 380
Destination 750 820 820
Total Price $24,145 $32,290 $35,290
Total Invoice $22,710 $30,924 $33,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,076
Model Year201220172017
ModelSoulPassatPassat
Trim!1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,145$32,290$35,290
Adjustments for Features0-5,365-5,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,145$26,925$29,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$22,710$30,924$33,801
Adjustments for Features0-5,138-5,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,710$25,786$28,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220172017
ModelSoulPassatPassat
Trim!1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,150$7,515$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,365$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,138-5,234

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122017
ModelSoulPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in110.4 in
Length162.2 in191.6 in
Width70.3 in72.2 in
Height63.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,616 lb.3,231 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
23.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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