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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: $29,320

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $2,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,442

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $3,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelPassatPassatSoul
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $20,300
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $19,230
Cargo net 100 100 50
Rear spoiler 375 375 395
Universal garage door opener     350
Audio Package     1,500
Primo Lit Package     4,500
Metal pedals     80
Floor mats     125
Remote start     425
Interior ambient lighting     450
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Cargo net 80 80 42
Rear spoiler 300 300 327
Universal garage door opener     291
Audio Package     1,377
Primo Lit Package     4,176
Metal pedals     67
Floor mats     102
Remote start     353
Interior ambient lighting     374
Illuminated door sill trim plates     208
Options (change) 475 475 8,125
Options (change) 380 380 7,317
Destination 820 820 895
Total Price $32,290 $35,290 $29,320
Total Invoice $30,924 $33,801 $27,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,845
Model Year201720172018
ModelPassatPassatSoul
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4280hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionT6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$32,290$35,290$29,320
Adjustments for Features-665-7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,625$34,525$29,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0
Total Invoice$30,924$33,801$27,442
Adjustments for Features-637-7330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,287$33,068$27,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201720172018
ModelPassatPassatSoul
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
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$5,365$5,465$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-637-7330

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,231 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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Primo Lit Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested405069%
Total Not Requested180031%

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