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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: $23,450

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,150

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelBeetleSoul
Trim1.8T!
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,695 $19,600
Base Invoice $19,867 $18,700
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,190  
Premium Package   2,500
Interior ambient lighting   350
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 4,983  
Premium Package   2,195
Interior ambient lighting   305
Illuminated door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 5,190 3,100
Options (change) 4,983 2,700
Destination 820 750
Total Price $26,705 $23,450
Total Invoice $25,670 $22,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,155
Model Year20152012
ModelBeetleSoul
Trim1.8T!
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,705$23,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,705$20,660
Total Invoice$25,670$22,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,670$19,515

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20152012
ModelBeetleSoul
Trim1.8T!
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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 seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$1,310$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,635

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20152012
ModelBeetleSoul
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in100.4 in
Length168.4 in162.2 in
Width71.2 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in63.4 in
Curb Weight2,948 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 1.8T

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested215062%
Total Not Requested132538%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested105046%
Total Not Requested122554%

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