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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: $28,815

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,038

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI Autobahn!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,095 $21,300
Base Invoice $32,651 $20,162
Cargo net 100 50
Premium Package   4,400
Umber Package   1,000
Floor mats   120
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Rear spoiler   395
Interior ambient lighting   450
Cargo net 80 42
Premium Package   4,052
Umber Package   923
Floor mats   100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208
Rear spoiler   327
Interior ambient lighting   374
Options (change) 100 6,665
Options (change) 80 6,026
Destination 820 850
Total Price $35,015 $28,815
Total Invoice $33,551 $27,038

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,397
Model Year20172016
ModelGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI Autobahn!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,015$28,815
Adjustments for Features-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,850$28,815
Total Invoice$33,551$27,038
Adjustments for Features-1,1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,435$27,038

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20172016
ModelGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI Autobahn!
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,365$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1160

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20172016
ModelGolf / GTISoul
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in101.2 in
Length167.5 in163.0 in
Width70.8 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in63.0 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,715 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 !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
LED tail lights0No
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested162539%
Total Not Requested250061%
Umber Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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