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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,886

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $22,800
Base Invoice $23,323 $21,561
Autobahn Package 5,530  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Tech Package   3,000
Metal pedals   80
Floor mats   125
Rear spoiler   395
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Autobahn Package 5,310  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Tech Package   2,794
Metal pedals   67
Floor mats   102
Rear spoiler   327
Panoramic sunroof   932
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208
Options (change) 6,630 4,850
Options (change) 6,366 4,430
Destination 770 895
Total Price $31,695 $28,545
Total Invoice $30,459 $26,886

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,702
Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG26/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,695$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$26,285
Total Invoice$30,459$26,886
Adjustments for Features0-2,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$24,757

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 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 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,265$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,129

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTISoul
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in101.2 in
Length165.4 in163.0 in
Width70.3 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,232 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested242560%
Total Not Requested162540%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested155041%
Total Not Requested227559%

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