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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: $24,070

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,650

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $7,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI Autobahn!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,135 $19,600
Base Invoice $28,930 $18,700
Cargo net 100 50
Premium Package   2,500
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Interior ambient lighting   350
Compass   275
Rear spoiler   295
Cargo net 80 40
Premium Package   2,195
Illuminated door sill trim plates   200
Interior ambient lighting   305
Compass   220
Rear spoiler   240
Options (change) 100 3,720
Options (change) 80 3,200
Destination 820 750
Total Price $31,055 $24,070
Total Invoice $29,830 $22,650

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,109
Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI Autobahn!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,055$24,070
Adjustments for Features-1,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,940$24,070
Total Invoice$29,830$22,650
Adjustments for Features-1,0710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,759$22,650

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI Autobahn!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,940$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0710

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTISoul
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in100.4 in
Length167.5 in162.2 in
Width70.8 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in63.4 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft353.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul specs.

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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