The Kia is going to be the cheapest and also gets the best customer satisfaction ratings. You'll get a lot more options with the VW. I wouldn't go with the Cobalt becuase it is only a 2 door and that can be very inconvenient.
I just bought a Kia a few months ago (not a Soul) and am very satisfied. You get a good car for a reasonable price.
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