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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: $22,815

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $9,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,615

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $9,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelSonicGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRSGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,545 $30,470 $35,070
Base Invoice $19,518 $29,252 $33,667
Cargo net 60 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 235 235
Forward collision warning 395    
Sunroof 850    
Leather seating surfaces   695  
Cargo net 53 80 80
All-weather floor mats 123 185 185
Forward collision warning 348    
Sunroof 748    
Leather seating surfaces   598  
Options (change) 1,445 1,030 335
Options (change) 1,272 863 265
Destination 825 850 850
Total Price $22,815 $32,350 $36,255
Total Invoice $21,615 $30,965 $34,782

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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: $5,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,464
Model Year201520182018
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)?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$22,815$32,350$36,255
Adjustments for Features0-4,060-6,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,815$28,290$29,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430
Total Invoice$21,615$30,965$34,782
Adjustments for Features0-3,886-6,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,615$27,079$28,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,434

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520182018
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
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
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  
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
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  
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,520$6,580$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,060$6,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,886-6,269

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152018
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

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