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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: $20,750

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $3,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,645

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $3,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleSoulSoul
TrimCoastSEDune+!
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $16,300 $19,600
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $15,650 $18,700
Floor mats 235 235 235 95  
Audio Upgrade Package       900  
Compass       275  
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,000  
Cargo mat       85 85
Rear spoiler       295 295
Sunroof       800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       250 250
Floor mats 185 185 185 75  
Audio Upgrade Package       790  
Compass       220  
6-speed shiftable automatic       950  
Cargo mat       70 70
Rear spoiler       240 240
Sunroof       700  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       200 200
Options (change) 235 235 235 3,700 630
Options (change) 185 185 185 3,245 510
Destination 850 850 850 750 750
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $20,750 $20,980
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $19,645 $19,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,123
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleSoulSoul
TrimCoastSEDune+!
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG23/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9350, 8350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$20,750$20,980
Adjustments for Features-480-1,055-1,2300-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,725$24,050$26,645$20,750$20,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0$155
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$19,645$19,960
Adjustments for Features-461-1,012-1,1810-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,768$23,081$25,573$19,645$19,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$313$2,805$0$244

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleSoulSoul
TrimCoastSEDune+!
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app $25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200   
Dual-zone climate control $125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Media drive, small   $5$5
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Traffic + travel information $25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0 
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Speaker lights   $100$100
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals    $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0  
Total Value of Features$3,110$3,685$3,860$2,630$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$480$1,055$1,230$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-461-1,012-1,1810-71

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,012 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
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%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Audio Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45553%

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