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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: $28,395

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $2,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,689

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTIR!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $21,300
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $20,162
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Premium Package     4,400
Umber Package     1,000
Metal pedals     80
Floor mats     120
Rear spoiler     395
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Premium Package     4,052
Umber Package     923
Metal pedals     67
Floor mats     100
Rear spoiler     327
Illuminated door sill trim plates     208
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 6,245
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 5,677
Destination 770 770 850
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $28,395
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $26,689

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,587
Model Year201220122016
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, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,365$36,860$28,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-3,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$25,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$26,689
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-3,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$23,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201220122016
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 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
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 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,390$4,340$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-3,135

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTISoul
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in101.2 in
Length165.4 in163.0 in
Width70.3 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in63.0 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,715 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 surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

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?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested125030%
Total Not Requested287570%
Umber Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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