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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: $27,235

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $4,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,714

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $4,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTIR!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $20,500
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $19,521
Autobahn Package 6,200    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720  
Sun & Sound Package     2,600
The Whole Shabang Package     2,500
Metal pedals     80
Floor mats     115
Rear spoiler     395
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Autobahn Package 5,952    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651  
Sun & Sound Package     2,378
The Whole Shabang Package     2,325
Metal pedals     67
Floor mats     93
Rear spoiler     327
Illuminated door sill trim plates     208
Options (change) 6,200 1,720 5,940
Options (change) 5,952 1,651 5,398
Destination 795 795 795
Total Price $31,790 $37,310 $27,235
Total Invoice $30,550 $35,849 $25,714

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,654
Model Year201320132014
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$31,790$37,310$27,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-2,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,790$35,360$24,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0
Total Invoice$30,550$35,849$25,714
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-2,818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,550$33,975$22,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,425$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201320132014
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 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
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$2,340$4,290$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$2,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-2,818

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20132014
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
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80030%
Total Not Requested187570%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested185076%
Total Not Requested60024%

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