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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: $23,980

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $8,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,580

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $8,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelPassatPassatPassatSoul
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $19,600
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $18,700
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 820 820 820 750
Total Price $32,710 $34,810 $35,680 $23,980
Total Invoice $31,299 $33,314 $34,148 $22,580

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,729
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelPassatPassatPassatSoul
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium!
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4140hp 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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,710$34,810$35,680$23,980
Adjustments for Features-2,080-2,080-2,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,630$32,730$33,500$23,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$0
Total Invoice$31,299$33,314$34,148$22,580
Adjustments for Features-1,990-1,991-2,0860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,309$31,323$32,062$22,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,014$2,753$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelPassatPassatPassatSoul
Trim1.8T 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 app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
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 air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Infotainment 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,005$4,005$4,105$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$2,080$2,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,990-1,991-2,0860

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20142012
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 audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested217596%
Total Not Requested1004%

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