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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,010

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $7,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,040

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $7,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimTDIGTILTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,885 $24,295 $17,365
Base Invoice $22,930 $23,323 $16,497
Cold Weather Package 250    
Rear side airbags 355    
Sunroof 1,000 2,100 850
Cold Weather Package 215    
Rear side airbags 305    
Sunroof 860 2,016 748
Options (change) 1,605 2,100 850
Options (change) 1,380 2,016 748
Destination 770 770 795
Total Price $26,260 $27,165 $19,010
Total Invoice $25,080 $26,109 $18,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,405
Model Year201120112012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimTDIGTILTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$26,260$27,165$19,010
Adjustments for Features-665-9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,595$26,245$19,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$0
Total Invoice$25,080$26,109$18,040
Adjustments for Features-635-8840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,445$25,225$18,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$780$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201120112012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimTDIGTILTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags$300 $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,035$2,290$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-635-8840

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTISonic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in99.4 in
Length165.4 in159.0 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft347.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102582%
Total Not Requested22518%

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