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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: $28,045

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $3,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,382

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $3,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTIR+
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $20,300
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $19,230
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Audio Package     1,500
Primo Lit Package     4,500
Metal pedals     80
Floor mats     125
Rear spoiler     395
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Audio Package     1,377
Primo Lit Package     4,176
Metal pedals     67
Floor mats     102
Rear spoiler     327
Illuminated door sill trim plates     208
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 6,850
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 6,257
Destination 770 770 895
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $28,045
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $26,382

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,378
Model Year201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTIR+
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,365$36,860$28,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-4,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$23,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$26,382
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-4,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$21,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201220122018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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 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$0 
Total Value of Features$2,465$4,415$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$4,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-4,619

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122018
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 Weight2,969 lb.2,885 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 +

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%
Primo Lit Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
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
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested180031%
Total Not Requested405069%

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