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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,465

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $6,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,731

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $6,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTISoul
TrimGTI Autobahn+
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,095 $20,300
Base Invoice $32,651 $19,230
Cargo net 100 50
Audio Package   1,500
Primo Lit Package   4,500
Floor mats   125
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Rear spoiler   395
Interior ambient lighting   450
Cargo net 80 42
Audio Package   1,377
Primo Lit Package   4,176
Floor mats   102
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208
Rear spoiler   327
Interior ambient lighting   374
Options (change) 100 7,270
Options (change) 80 6,606
Destination 820 895
Total Price $35,015 $28,465
Total Invoice $33,551 $26,731

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,205
Model Year20172018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTISoul
TrimGTI Autobahn+
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,015$28,465
Adjustments for Features0-410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,015$28,055
Total Invoice$33,551$26,731
Adjustments for Features0-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,551$26,346

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20172018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTISoul
TrimGTI Autobahn+
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,990$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-385

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20172018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTISoul
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in101.2 in
Length167.5 in163.0 in
Width70.8 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in63.5 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

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 seat100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested330056%
Total Not Requested255044%

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