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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: $25,880

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $5,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,295

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $5,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatSoulSoul
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $18,400 $20,500
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $17,523 $19,521
Cargo net 95 95 95 50 50
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 395 395
Universal garage door opener       350 350
Audio Package       1,400  
UVO e-Services Package       500  
Primo Package       3,000  
Floor mats       115 115
Remote start       425 425
Interior ambient lighting       450 450
Sun & Sound Package         2,600
The Whole Shabang Package         2,500
Cargo net 69 69 69 42 42
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 327 327
Universal garage door opener       291 291
Audio Package       1,292  
UVO e-Services Package       465  
Primo Package       2,740  
Floor mats       93 93
Remote start       353 353
Interior ambient lighting       374 374
Sun & Sound Package         2,378
The Whole Shabang Package         2,325
Options (change) 470 470 470 6,685 6,885
Options (change) 369 369 369 5,977 6,183
Destination 770 770 770 795 795
Total Price $31,135 $33,435 $34,190 $25,880 $28,180
Total Invoice $29,809 $32,015 $32,739 $24,295 $26,499

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,331
Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatSoulSoul
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9350, 10350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,190$25,880$28,180
Adjustments for Features00-100-870-1,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,090$25,010$26,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$1,700
Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,739$24,295$26,499
Adjustments for Features00-96-817-1,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,643$23,478$25,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$1,639

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatSoulSoul
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium+!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100$1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover   $75$75
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  
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Speaker lights   $100$100
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,380$3,380$3,480$4,250$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$870$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-817-1,382

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122014
ModelPassatSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in101.2 in
Length191.6 in163.0 in
Width72.2 in70.9 in
Height58.5 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.961.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112567%
Total Not Requested55033%
UVO e-Services Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested182549%
Total Not Requested190051%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97536%
Total Not Requested170064%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested135055%
Total Not Requested110045%

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