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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: $28,990

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $2,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,167

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $2,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelPassatPassatPassatSoul
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $20,300
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $19,230
Cargo net 95 95 95 50
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 395
Universal garage door opener       350
Audio Package       1,500
Primo Lit Package       4,500
Floor mats       125
Remote start       425
Interior ambient lighting       450
Cargo net 69 69 69 42
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 327
Universal garage door opener       291
Audio Package       1,377
Primo Lit Package       4,176
Floor mats       102
Remote start       353
Interior ambient lighting       374
Options (change) 470 470 470 7,795
Options (change) 369 369 369 7,042
Destination 770 770 770 895
Total Price $31,135 $33,435 $34,190 $28,990
Total Invoice $29,809 $32,015 $32,739 $27,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,964
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelPassatPassatPassatSoul
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,190$28,990
Adjustments for Features00-100-3,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,090$25,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,739$27,167
Adjustments for Features00-96-3,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,643$23,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2012201220122018
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 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $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
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
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
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Speaker lights   $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,155$3,155$3,255$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-3,322

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122018
ModelPassatSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in101.2 in
Length191.6 in163.0 in
Width72.2 in70.9 in
Height58.5 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,885 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?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Primo Lit Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested185032%
Total Not Requested400068%

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