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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: $29,280

Kia Soul Turbo   
Difference: $3,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162021
ModelGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI AutobahnTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,135 $27,650
Driver Assistance Package 1,495  
Cargo net 100 70
Floor mats   135
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Driver Assistance Package 1,286  
Cargo net 80 0
Floor mats   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Options (change) 1,595 455
Options (change) 1,366 0
Destination 820 1,175
Total Price $32,550 $29,280

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,944
Model Year20162021
ModelGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI AutobahnTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9640, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,550$29,280
Adjustments for Features0-85
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,550$29,195

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162021
ModelGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI AutobahnTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,215$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$85
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20162021
ModelGolf / GTISoul
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in102.4 in
Length167.5 in165.2 in
Width70.8 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in63.0 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,803 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft362.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100Yes
Total Requested190064%
Total Not Requested105036%

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