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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: $20,215

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $1,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,180

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $2,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelBeetleSoulSoul
Trim1.8T SE+!
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,350 $16,300 $19,600
Base Invoice $20,497 $15,650 $18,700
Audio Upgrade Package   900  
Compass   275  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000  
Floor mats   95  
Interior ambient lighting   350 350
Rear spoiler   295 295
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250 250
Audio Upgrade Package   790  
Compass   220  
6-speed shiftable automatic   950  
Floor mats   75  
Interior ambient lighting   305 305
Rear spoiler   240 240
Illuminated door sill trim plates   200 200
Options (change) 0 3,165 895
Options (change) 0 2,780 745
Destination 820 750 750
Total Price $22,170 $20,215 $21,245
Total Invoice $21,317 $19,180 $20,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,137
Model Year201620122012
ModelBeetleSoulSoul
Trim1.8T SE+!
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG23/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8350, 8350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$22,170$20,215$21,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,020-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,170$19,195$19,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0
Total Invoice$21,317$19,180$20,195
Adjustments for Features0-968-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,317$18,212$18,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$32$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201620122012
ModelBeetleSoulSoul
Trim1.8T SE+!
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Media drive, small $5$5
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Speaker lights $100$100
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
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$1,360$2,380$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,020$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-968-2,015

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162012
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45553%

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