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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: $27,960

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $3,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,263

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $3,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI Autobahn+
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,135 $19,800
Base Invoice $28,930 $18,764
Cargo net 100 50
Audio Package   2,000
Primo Package   4,000
Floor mats   120
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Rear spoiler   395
Interior ambient lighting   450
Cargo net 80 42
Audio Package   1,844
Primo Package   3,711
Floor mats   98
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208
Rear spoiler   327
Interior ambient lighting   374
Options (change) 100 7,265
Options (change) 80 6,604
Destination 820 895
Total Price $31,055 $27,960
Total Invoice $29,830 $26,263

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,267
Model Year20162017
ModelGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI Autobahn+
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,055$27,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,055$26,150
Total Invoice$29,830$26,263
Adjustments for Features0-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,830$24,563

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162017
ModelGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI Autobahn+
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,840$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,700

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162017
ModelGolf / GTISoul
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in101.2 in
Length167.5 in163.0 in
Width70.8 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in63.5 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested165037%
Total Not Requested280063%

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