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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: $29,240

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $4,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,375

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $4,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelSoulPassatPassatPassat
Trim+1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,300 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $19,230 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Audio Package 1,500      
Primo Lit Package 4,500      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Cargo net 50 100 100 100
Floor mats 125      
Rear spoiler 395 375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 375 375 375
Remote start 425      
Interior ambient lighting 450      
Audio Package 1,377      
Primo Lit Package 4,176      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Cargo net 42 80 80 80
Floor mats 102      
Rear spoiler 327 300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 300 300 300
Remote start 353      
Interior ambient lighting 374      
Options (change) 8,045 850 850 850
Options (change) 7,250 680 680 680
Destination 895 820 820 820
Total Price $29,240 $33,460 $35,595 $37,665
Total Invoice $27,375 $31,986 $34,034 $36,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,713
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelSoulPassatPassatPassat
Trim+1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4170hp I4150hp 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)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,240$33,460$35,595$37,665
Adjustments for Features-2,24500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,995$33,460$35,595$37,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$27,375$31,986$34,034$36,019
Adjustments for Features-2,10200-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,273$31,986$34,034$35,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelSoulPassatPassatPassat
Trim+1.8T 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 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
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   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
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   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Speaker lights$100   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
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$6,725$4,480$4,480$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,245$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,10200-96

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182015
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.3,173 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 +

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Total Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%
Primo Lit Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested195033%
Total Not Requested390067%

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