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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: $23,670

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,305

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTIR!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $19,600
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $18,700
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Premium Package     2,500
Compass     275
Rear spoiler     295
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Premium Package     2,195
Compass     220
Rear spoiler     240
Illuminated door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 3,320
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 2,855
Destination 770 770 750
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $23,670
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $22,305

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,317
Model Year201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTIR!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,365$36,860$23,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$23,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$22,305
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$21,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTIR!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$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
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,190$4,140$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-481

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122012
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 Weight2,969 lb.2,616 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

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested215095%
Total Not Requested1255%

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