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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: $24,710

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $1,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,369

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $1,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelBeetleSoulSoul
Trim2.5L+!
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,795 $18,400 $20,500
Base Invoice $19,003 $17,523 $19,521
Sunroof Package 2,500    
Sound and Navigation Package 1,800    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Audio Package   1,400  
UVO e-Services Package   500  
Primo Package   3,000  
Floor mats   115 115
Interior ambient lighting   450 450
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250 250
Sun & Sound Package     2,600
Sunroof Package 2,400    
Sound and Navigation Package 1,728    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056    
Audio Package   1,292  
UVO e-Services Package   465  
Primo Package   2,740  
Floor mats   93 93
Interior ambient lighting   374 374
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208 208
Sun & Sound Package     2,378
Options (change) 5,400 5,715 3,415
Options (change) 5,184 5,172 3,053
Destination 770 795 795
Total Price $25,965 $24,910 $24,710
Total Invoice $24,957 $23,490 $23,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,300
Model Year201220142014
ModelBeetleSoulSoul
Trim2.5L+!
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9350, 10350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,965$24,910$24,710
Adjustments for Features0-4,065-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,965$20,845$22,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$24,957$23,490$23,369
Adjustments for Features0-3,833-2,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,957$19,657$21,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201220142014
ModelBeetleSoulSoul
Trim2.5L+!
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights $100$100
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,060$7,125$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,065$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,833-2,237

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122014
ModelBeetleSoul
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in101.2 in
Length168.4 in163.0 in
Width71.2 in70.9 in
Height58.5 in63.0 in
Curb Weight2,983 lb.2,879 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155085%
Total Not Requested27515%
Sound and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested92555%
UVO e-Services Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested257%
Total Not Requested35093%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested45012%
Total Not Requested327588%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60022%
Total Not Requested207578%

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