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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: $28,490

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $4,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,690

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $4,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelSoulPassatPassat
Trim!2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,790 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $19,687 $30,353 $33,230
Sun & Sound Package 2,600    
The Whole Shabang Package 2,500    
Cargo net 50 100 100
Floor mats 125    
Rear spoiler 395 375 375
Metal pedals 80    
Remote start 425    
Interior ambient lighting 450    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Sun & Sound Package 2,378    
The Whole Shabang Package 2,325    
Cargo net 42 80 80
Floor mats 104    
Rear spoiler 327 300 300
Metal pedals 67    
Remote start 353    
Interior ambient lighting 374    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208    
Options (change) 6,875 475 475
Options (change) 6,178 380 380
Destination 825 850 850
Total Price $28,490 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $26,690 $31,583 $34,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,790
Model Year201520182018
ModelSoulPassatPassat
Trim!2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,490$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,240-3,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,490$29,735$32,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$26,690$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-3,103-3,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,690$28,480$31,213
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520182018
ModelSoulPassatPassat
Trim!2.0T 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
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
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
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,700$7,940$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,240$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,103-3,247

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152018
ModelSoulPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.4 in
Length163.0 in191.6 in
Width70.9 in72.2 in
Height63.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,715 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Speaker lights100No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested97536%
Total Not Requested170064%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%

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