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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: $19,115

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $14,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,140

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $13,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelBeetleSoul
TrimR-Line SEL+
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,550 $16,300
Base Invoice $31,249 $15,650
Compass   275
Sunroof   800
Floor mats   95
Interior ambient lighting   350
Rear spoiler   295
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Compass   220
Sunroof   700
Floor mats   75
Interior ambient lighting   305
Rear spoiler   240
Illuminated door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 0 2,065
Options (change) 0 1,740
Destination 820 750
Total Price $33,370 $19,115
Total Invoice $32,069 $18,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,273
Model Year20172012
ModelBeetleSoul
TrimR-Line SEL+
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG24/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19205/55-16
Total Price$33,370$19,115
Adjustments for Features-5,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,485$19,115
Total Invoice$32,069$18,140
Adjustments for Features-5,6560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,413$18,140

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20172012
ModelBeetleSoul
TrimR-Line SEL+
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,235$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6560

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,104 lb.2,707 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
Kia Soul +

Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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