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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: $29,320

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $3,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,442

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $4,141

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Model Year201820182018
ModelSoulPassatPassat
Trim+2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,300 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $19,230 $30,353 $33,230
Primo Lit Package 4,500    
Audio Package 1,500    
Universal garage door opener 350    
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    
Primo Lit Package 4,176    
Audio Package 1,377    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Cargo net 42 80 80
Floor mats 102    
Rear spoiler 327 300 300
Metal pedals 67    
Remote start 353    
Interior ambient lighting 374    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208    
Options (change) 8,125 475 475
Options (change) 7,317 380 380
Destination 895 850 850
Total Price $29,320 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $27,442 $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: $2,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,169
Model Year201820182018
ModelSoulPassatPassat
Trim+2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,320$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,015-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,320$31,960$34,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$27,442$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-972-1,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,442$30,611$33,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $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 
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
Compass$0  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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 lumbar 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$4,850$5,865$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-972-1,116

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
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.3,275 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 +

Primo Lit Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested405069%
Total Not Requested180031%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%

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