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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: $28,485

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $2,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,699

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $3,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelSoulPassatPassatPassat
Trim+2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,800 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $18,764 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Audio Package 2,000      
Primo Package 4,000      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Cargo net 50 95 95 95
Floor mats 120      
Rear spoiler 395 375 375 375
Interior ambient lighting 450      
Remote start 425      
Audio Package 1,844      
Primo Package 3,711      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Cargo net 42 69 69 69
Floor mats 98      
Rear spoiler 327 300 300 300
Interior ambient lighting 374      
Remote start 353      
Options (change) 7,790 470 470 470
Options (change) 7,040 369 369 369
Destination 895 770 770 770
Total Price $28,485 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190
Total Invoice $26,699 $29,809 $32,015 $32,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,121
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelSoulPassatPassatPassat
Trim+2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,485$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features-2,14500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,340$31,135$33,435$34,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$26,699$29,809$32,015$32,739
Adjustments for Features-2,01100-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,688$29,809$32,015$32,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelSoulPassatPassatPassat
Trim+2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Speaker lights$100   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
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$5,150$3,005$3,005$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,145$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,01100-96

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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172012
ModelSoulPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.4 in
Length163.0 in191.6 in
Width70.9 in72.2 in
Height63.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,167 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested185042%
Total Not Requested260058%

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