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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: $21,960

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $9,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,866

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $9,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelSonicGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRSGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,095 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $19,090 $23,611 $33,207
All-weather floor mats 140 235 235
Sunroof 850    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
All-weather floor mats 127 185 185
Sunroof 774    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 990 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 901 5,945 1,625
Destination 875 770 770
Total Price $21,960 $31,600 $37,095
Total Invoice $20,866 $30,326 $35,602

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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: $7,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,843
Model Year201620122012
ModelSonicGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRSGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$21,960$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,685-3,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,960$29,915$33,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$20,866$30,326$35,602
Adjustments for Features0-1,617-3,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,866$28,709$32,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,404

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620122012
ModelSonicGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRSGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
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
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$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 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$1,645$3,330$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,685$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,617-3,489

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162012
ModelSonicGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in101.5 in
Length159.0 in165.4 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height59.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,721 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested212552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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