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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: $18,840

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $13,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,680

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $13,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI SEGTI Autobahn+
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,470 $35,070 $15,195
Base Invoice $29,252 $33,667 $14,590
Leather seating surfaces 695    
Special Edition Package     2,150
Sunroof     800
Leather seating surfaces 598    
Special Edition Package     1,695
Sunroof     700
Options (change) 695 0 2,950
Options (change) 598 0 2,395
Destination 850 850 695
Total Price $32,015 $35,920 $18,840
Total Invoice $30,700 $34,517 $17,680

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,463
Model Year201820182010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI SEGTI Autobahn+
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4220hp I4142hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,015$35,920$18,840
Adjustments for Features-5,795-8,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,220$27,650$18,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$0
Total Invoice$30,700$34,517$17,680
Adjustments for Features-5,557-7,9470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,143$26,570$17,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,427$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201820182010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISoul
TrimGTI SEGTI Autobahn+
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$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
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside graphics  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Sunroof  $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 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation system $600 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,440$9,915$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,795$8,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,557-7,9470

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20182010
ModelGolf / GTISoul
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in100.4 in
Length167.6 in161.6 in
Width70.8 in70.3 in
Height58.2 in63.4 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft353.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bodyside graphics0No
225/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%

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