Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2010 Kia Soul Kia Soul 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,670

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,305

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,396

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,070 $19,600
Base Invoice $22,446 $18,700
Autobahn Package 2,815  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295  
Navigation system 1,750  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Package   2,500
Compass   275
Rear spoiler   295
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Autobahn Package 2,606  
Bluetooth cell phone link 254  
Navigation system 1,546  
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Premium Package   2,195
Compass   220
Rear spoiler   240
Illuminated door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 5,960 3,320
Options (change) 5,505 2,855
Destination 750 750
Total Price $30,780 $23,670
Total Invoice $28,701 $22,305

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes or Kia Soul dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,580
Model Year20102012
ModelGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,780$23,670
Adjustments for Features0-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,780$23,475
Total Invoice$28,701$22,305
Adjustments for Features0-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,701$22,121

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20102012
ModelGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
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
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,655$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20102012
ModelGolf / GTISoul
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in100.4 in
Length165.4 in162.2 in
Width70.3 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.2,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft353.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested170075%
Total Not Requested57525%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks, Wagons, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.