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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: $24,330

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,915

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $6,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelPassatPassatPassatSoul
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $19,900
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $18,985
Cargo net 95 95 95 50
Cargo mat 125 125 125 85
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 295
Premium Package       2,500
Interior ambient lighting       350
Universal garage door opener       350
Cargo net 69 69 69 40
Cargo mat 99 99 99 70
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 240
Premium Package       2,195
Interior ambient lighting       305
Universal garage door opener       280
Options (change) 595 595 595 3,630
Options (change) 468 468 468 3,130
Destination 770 770 770 800
Total Price $31,260 $33,560 $34,315 $24,330
Total Invoice $29,908 $32,114 $32,838 $22,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,031
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelPassatPassatPassatSoul
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9350, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,260$33,560$34,315$24,330
Adjustments for Features-1,005-1,005-1,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,255$32,555$33,210$24,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,908$32,114$32,838$22,915
Adjustments for Features-962-962-1,0570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,946$31,152$31,781$22,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,835$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelPassatPassatPassatSoul
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Speaker lights   $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,080$3,080$3,180$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$1,005$1,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-962-962-1,0570

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122013
ModelPassatSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in100.4 in
Length191.6 in162.2 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.953.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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