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Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,200

Kia Soul   
Difference: $7,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2022202220222012
ModelTaosTaosTaosSoul
TrimSSESELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,495 $27,895 $32,090 $13,900
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,800
Interior ambient lighting       350
Alloy wheels       400
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,500
Interior ambient lighting       305
Alloy wheels       350
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,550
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,155
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 750
Total Price $24,790 $29,190 $33,385 $17,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Soul
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Taos SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,606
Model Year2022202220222012
ModelTaosTaosTaosSoul
TrimSSESELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG28/36 MPG28/36 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/50-18215/50-18195/65-15
Total Price$24,790$29,190$33,385$17,200
Adjustments for Features-2,980-5,520-10,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,810$23,670$23,165$17,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,860$1,355$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2022202220222012
ModelTaosTaosTaosSoul
TrimSSESELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Remote start $150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver  $0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Lane keeping assist  $400 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents $100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port   $25
USB-C port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights  $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Manual remote mirrors   $25
Power mirrors$150$150$150 
Road sign information  $75 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,100$7,640$12,340$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,980$5,520$10,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-156-245-3960

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20222012
ModelTaosSoul
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in100.4 in
Length175.8 in162.2 in
Width72.5 in70.3 in
Height64.4 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,175 lb.2,690 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.9 ft353.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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