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

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,010

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $5,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE   
Difference: $17,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelSonicGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTZSEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,365 $23,655 $30,470 $35,070
Base Invoice $16,497 $0 $29,252 $33,667
Sunroof 850      
Sunroof 748      
Options (change) 850 0 0 0
Options (change) 748 0 0 0
Destination 795 850 850 850
Total Price $19,010 $24,505 $31,320 $35,920
Total Invoice $18,040 $850 $30,102 $34,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,264
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelSonicGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTZSEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4170hp I4220hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$19,010$24,505$31,320$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-2,145-4,920-8,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,010$22,360$26,400$27,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,040$5,265
Total Invoice$18,040$850$30,102$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-74-4,729-7,971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,040$776$25,373$26,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,597$25,770

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelSonicGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTZSEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,170$4,315$7,090$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,145$4,920$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-74-4,729-7,971

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelSonicGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in103.8 in
Length159.0 in167.6 in
Width68.3 in70.8 in
Height59.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,691 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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