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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: $29,345

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $4,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,551

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $4,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleSoul
TrimR-Line SEL!
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,550 $22,800
Base Invoice $31,249 $21,561
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Tech Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Metal pedals   80
Floor mats   125
Rear spoiler   395
Interior ambient lighting   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Tech Package   2,794
Universal garage door opener   291
Metal pedals   67
Floor mats   102
Rear spoiler   327
Interior ambient lighting   374
Panoramic sunroof   932
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208
Options (change) 130 5,650
Options (change) 100 5,095
Destination 820 895
Total Price $33,500 $29,345
Total Invoice $32,169 $27,551

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,782
Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleSoul
TrimR-Line SEL!
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG26/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$33,500$29,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,500$28,105
Total Invoice$32,169$27,551
Adjustments for Features0-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,169$26,387

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleSoul
TrimR-Line SEL!
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,035$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleSoul
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in101.2 in
Length168.4 in163.0 in
Width71.2 in70.9 in
Height58.5 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,232 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
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested177546%
Total Not Requested205054%

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