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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,745

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,390

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleSoul
TrimTurbo!
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,395 $19,600
Base Invoice $22,459 $18,700
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Package   2,500
Interior ambient lighting   350
Rear spoiler   295
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Package   2,195
Interior ambient lighting   305
Rear spoiler   240
Illuminated door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 5,700 3,395
Options (change) 5,472 2,940
Destination 770 750
Total Price $29,865 $23,745
Total Invoice $28,701 $22,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,103
Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleSoul
TrimTurbo!
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,865$23,745
Adjustments for Features0-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$22,905
Total Invoice$28,701$22,390
Adjustments for Features0-792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,701$21,598

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleSoul
TrimTurbo!
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Speaker lights $100
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,210$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-792

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleSoul
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in100.4 in
Length168.4 in162.2 in
Width71.2 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.2,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft353.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested195086%
Total Not Requested32514%

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