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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: $18,695

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $21,394

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,800

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $19,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatSoul
TrimVR6+
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,200 $16,300
Base Invoice $36,669 $15,650
iPod integration 199  
Universal garage door opener   350
Sunroof   800
Floor mats   95
Interior ambient lighting   350
Cargo net   50
iPod integration 176  
Universal garage door opener   280
Sunroof   700
Floor mats   75
Interior ambient lighting   305
Cargo net   40
Options (change) 199 1,645
Options (change) 176 1,400
Destination 690 750
Total Price $40,089 $18,695
Total Invoice $37,535 $17,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,654
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,488
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatSoul
TrimVR6+
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG24/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$40,089$18,695
Adjustments for Features-7,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,349$18,695
Total Invoice$37,535$17,800
Adjustments for Features-7,2470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,288$17,800

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082012
ModelPassatSoul
TrimVR6+
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,615$875
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,2470

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082012
ModelPassatSoul
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in100.4 in
Length188.0 in162.2 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height59.7 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.2,707 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 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.7 ft353.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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