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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: $20,865

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,956

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelSonicSonicGolf / GTI
TrimLTPremierGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,795 $19,795 $24,295
Base Invoice $17,083 $19,003 $23,323
Fun & Sun Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 650    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235
Metal pedals 105 105  
Sunroof   850 2,100
Fun & Sun Package 1,183    
Convenience Package 592    
All-weather floor mats 127 127 176
Metal pedals 96 96  
Sunroof   774 2,016
Options (change) 2,195 1,095 2,335
Options (change) 1,998 997 2,192
Destination 875 875 770
Total Price $20,865 $21,765 $27,400
Total Invoice $19,956 $20,875 $26,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,391
Model Year201820182011
ModelSonicSonicGolf / GTI
TrimLTPremierGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,865$21,765$27,400
Adjustments for Features-65-2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,800$21,550$27,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$19,956$20,875$26,285
Adjustments for Features-62-2060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,894$20,669$26,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182011
ModelSonicSonicGolf / GTI
TrimLTPremierGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,120$2,270$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-62-2060

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182011
ModelSonicGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in101.5 in
Length159.8 in165.4 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height59.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,785 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
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102582%
Total Not Requested22518%

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