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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,820

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $10,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,915

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $10,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimLTPremierGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,795 $19,795 $30,470 $35,070
Base Invoice $17,083 $19,003 $29,252 $33,667
Convenience Package 650      
Fun & Sun Package 1,300      
Cargo net 60 60 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235 235
Sunroof   850    
Convenience Package 592      
Fun & Sun Package 1,183      
Cargo net 55 55 80 80
All-weather floor mats 127 127 185 185
Sunroof   774    
Options (change) 2,150 1,050 335 335
Options (change) 1,957 956 265 265
Destination 875 875 850 850
Total Price $20,820 $21,720 $31,655 $36,255
Total Invoice $19,915 $20,834 $30,367 $34,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,605
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimLTPremierGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4220hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,820$21,720$31,655$36,255
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,010-7,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,820$21,570$27,645$28,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$1,225
Total Invoice$19,915$20,834$30,367$34,782
Adjustments for Features0-144-3,847-7,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,915$20,690$26,520$27,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0$1,177

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimLTPremierGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
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
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,170$2,320$6,180$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,010$7,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-3,847-7,085

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelSonicGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in103.8 in
Length159.8 in167.6 in
Width68.3 in70.8 in
Height59.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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