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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: $22,270

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $1,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,112

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $1,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelGolf / GTISoulSoul
Trim2.5L+!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $19,400 $21,300
Base Invoice $19,195 $18,391 $20,162
Convenience and Sunroof Package 3,000    
Floor mats 235 120 120
Primo Package   2,800  
Audio Package   1,800  
Convenience and Sunroof Package 2,880    
Floor mats 185 100 100
Primo Package   2,594  
Audio Package   1,657  
Options (change) 3,235 4,720 120
Options (change) 3,065 4,351 100
Destination 820 850 850
Total Price $24,050 $24,970 $22,270
Total Invoice $23,080 $23,592 $21,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,324
Model Year201420162016
ModelGolf / GTISoulSoul
Trim2.5L+!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8350, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,050$24,970$22,270
Adjustments for Features0-4,060-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,050$20,910$21,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$375
Total Invoice$23,080$23,592$21,112
Adjustments for Features0-3,836-934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,080$19,756$20,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$422

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201420162016
ModelGolf / GTISoulSoul
Trim2.5L+!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information $25 
USB port $25$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$125
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights $100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,390$7,450$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,060$985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,836-934

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20142016
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 Weight3,025 lb.2,837 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 2.5L

Convenience and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested24012%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested3008%
Total Not Requested330092%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
HD radio50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested147588%

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