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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: $18,915

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $7,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,181

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182014
ModelSonicSonicGolf / GTI
TrimLTPremierGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,795 $19,795 $25,095
Base Invoice $17,083 $19,003 $24,091
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235
Metal pedals 105 105  
All-weather floor mats 127 127 185
Metal pedals 96 96  
Options (change) 245 245 235
Options (change) 223 223 185
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $18,915 $20,915 $26,150
Total Invoice $18,181 $20,101 $25,096

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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: $6,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,498
Model Year201820182014
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)205/55-16205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$18,915$20,915$26,150
Adjustments for Features0-950-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,915$19,965$25,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,050$0
Total Invoice$18,181$20,101$25,096
Adjustments for Features0-913-417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,181$19,188$24,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,007$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182014
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 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $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
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 player  $125
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
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 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$1,470$2,420$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-913-417

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182014
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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

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

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