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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: $7,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,956

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $7,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelSonicSonicGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTPremierGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,795 $19,795 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $17,083 $19,003 $23,803 $33,403
Convenience Package 650      
Fun & Sun Package 1,300      
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235 235
Metal pedals 105 105    
Sunroof   850    
Sunroof and Convenience Package     2,500  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,720
Convenience Package 592      
Fun & Sun Package 1,183      
All-weather floor mats 127 127 185 185
Metal pedals 96 96    
Sunroof   774    
Sunroof and Convenience Package     2,400  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,651
Options (change) 2,195 1,095 2,735 1,955
Options (change) 1,998 997 2,585 1,836
Destination 875 875 795 795
Total Price $20,865 $21,765 $28,325 $37,545
Total Invoice $19,956 $20,875 $27,183 $36,034

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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: $7,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,313
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelSonicSonicGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTPremierGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,865$21,765$28,325$37,545
Adjustments for Features-90-2400-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,775$21,525$28,325$33,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$5,120
Total Invoice$19,956$20,875$27,183$36,034
Adjustments for Features-86-2300-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,870$20,645$27,183$32,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0$4,916

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201820132013
ModelSonicSonicGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTPremierGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle health reports$0$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 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$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 
CD player   $125
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
SD Card slot  $25$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  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,095$2,245$2,005$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$240$0$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-86-2300-3,935

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182013
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

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 key250Yes
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%

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
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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