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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: $21,905

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,787

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016
ModelSonicGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRSGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,185 $28,625 $30,135
Base Invoice $19,176 $27,481 $28,930
Cargo net 60 100 100
Sunroof 850    
Cargo net 53 80 80
Sunroof 748    
Options (change) 910 100 100
Options (change) 801 80 80
Destination 810 820 820
Total Price $21,905 $29,545 $31,055
Total Invoice $20,787 $28,381 $29,830

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,413
Model Year201320162016
ModelSonicGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRSGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$21,905$29,545$31,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,270-3,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,905$27,275$27,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$135
Total Invoice$20,787$28,381$29,830
Adjustments for Features0-2,181-3,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,787$26,200$26,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$129

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320162016
ModelSonicGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRSGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
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
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,170$4,440$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,270$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,181-3,501

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132016
ModelSonicGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in103.8 in
Length159.0 in167.5 in
Width68.3 in70.8 in
Height59.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,691 lb.2,964 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft352.7 ft3

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