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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,840

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $13,574

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,680

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $12,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelPassatPassatSoul
TrimLuxVR6+
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,300 $39,200 $15,195
Base Invoice $29,222 $36,669 $14,590
iPod integration 199 199  
Heated front seats 225 225  
Special Edition Package     2,150
Sunroof     800
iPod integration 176 176  
Heated front seats 199 199  
Special Edition Package     1,695
Sunroof     700
Options (change) 424 424 2,950
Options (change) 375 375 2,395
Destination 690 690 695
Total Price $32,414 $40,314 $18,840
Total Invoice $30,287 $37,734 $17,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,494
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,860
Model Year200820082010
ModelPassatPassatSoul
TrimLuxVR6+
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4280hp V6142hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,414$40,314$18,840
Adjustments for Features-5,080-7,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,334$32,829$18,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,495$0
Total Invoice$30,287$37,734$17,680
Adjustments for Features-4,747-7,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,540$30,728$17,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,188$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Model Year200820082010
ModelPassatPassatSoul
TrimLuxVR6+
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside graphics  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration$100$100 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $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 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,250$8,655$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,080$7,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,747-7,0060

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082010
ModelPassatSoul
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in100.4 in
Length188.0 in161.6 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height59.7 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.2,561 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 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 spoiler200No
Bodyside graphics0No
225/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested117566%
Total Not Requested60034%

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