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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: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $11,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $11,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISoulSoul
TrimGTI SEGTI Autobahn!Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,890 $34,095 $18,495 $18,495
Base Invoice $29,555 $32,651 $17,560 $17,560
Leather seating surfaces     900 900
Sunroof       700
Leather seating surfaces     800 800
Sunroof       600
Options (change) 0 0 900 1,600
Options (change) 0 0 800 1,400
Destination 820 820 695 695
Total Price $31,710 $34,915 $20,090 $20,790
Total Invoice $30,375 $33,471 $19,055 $19,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,924
Model Year2017201720112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISoulSoul
TrimGTI SEGTI Autobahn!Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4220hp I4142hp I4142hp I4
TransmissionM6M6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,710$34,915$20,090$20,790
Adjustments for Features-3,545-6,6700-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,165$28,245$20,090$20,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0$500
Total Invoice$30,375$33,471$19,055$19,655
Adjustments for Features-3,396-6,3940-189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,979$27,077$19,055$19,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$98$0$411

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2017201720112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISoulSoul
TrimGTI SEGTI Autobahn!Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Navigation system $600  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Speaker lights  $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$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$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,165$9,290$2,620$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,545$6,670$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,396-6,3940-189

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20172011
ModelGolf / GTISoul
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in100.4 in
Length167.5 in161.6 in
Width70.8 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in63.4 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,561 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 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft353.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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