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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: $25,670

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $45

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,174

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelBeetleSoulSoul
Trim1.8T+!
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,295 $19,400 $21,300
Base Invoice $19,483 $18,391 $20,162
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 4,600    
Audio Package   1,800  
Primo Package   2,800  
Floor mats   120 120
Interior ambient lighting   450 450
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250 250
Premium Package     4,400
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 4,416    
Audio Package   1,657  
Primo Package   2,594  
Floor mats   100 100
Interior ambient lighting   374 374
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208 208
Premium Package     4,052
Options (change) 4,600 5,420 5,220
Options (change) 4,416 4,933 4,734
Destination 820 850 850
Total Price $25,715 $25,670 $27,370
Total Invoice $24,719 $24,174 $25,746

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,103
Model Year201420162016
ModelBeetleSoulSoul
Trim1.8T+!
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9350, 10350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$25,715$25,670$27,370
Adjustments for Features0-4,840-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,715$20,830$21,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$24,719$24,174$25,746
Adjustments for Features0-4,558-5,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,719$19,616$20,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$919

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201420162016
ModelBeetleSoulSoul
Trim1.8T+!
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
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$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$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$1,785$6,625$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,840$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,558-5,211

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20142016
ModelBeetleSoul
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in101.2 in
Length168.4 in163.0 in
Width71.2 in70.9 in
Height58.5 in63.0 in
Curb Weight2,948 lb.2,837 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 1.8T

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested195066%
Total Not Requested102534%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested92555%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested45013%
Total Not Requested315087%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested105025%
Total Not Requested307575%

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