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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: $22,455

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $9,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,283

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $9,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelSonicGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRSGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,325 $30,890 $34,095
Base Invoice $19,309 $29,555 $32,651
Cargo net 60 100 100
Forward collision warning 395    
Sunroof 850    
Cargo net 53 80 80
Forward collision warning 348    
Sunroof 748    
Options (change) 1,305 100 100
Options (change) 1,149 80 80
Destination 825 820 820
Total Price $22,455 $31,810 $35,015
Total Invoice $21,283 $30,455 $33,551

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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: $6,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,568
Model Year201420172017
ModelSonicGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRSGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4220hp I4220hp 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$22,455$31,810$35,015
Adjustments for Features0-2,720-5,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,455$29,090$29,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$80
Total Invoice$21,283$30,455$33,551
Adjustments for Features0-2,604-5,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,283$27,851$27,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$99

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201420172017
ModelSonicGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRSGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300  
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
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  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,720$5,440$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,720$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,604-5,601

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142017
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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