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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: $22,360

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,214

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTIRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $20,545
Base Invoice $23,323 $19,518
Autobahn Package 5,530  
All-weather floor mats 235 140
Sunroof   850
Autobahn Package 5,310  
All-weather floor mats 176 123
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 5,765 990
Options (change) 5,486 871
Destination 770 825
Total Price $30,830 $22,360
Total Invoice $29,579 $21,214

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,628
Model Year20112015
ModelGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTIRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,830$22,360
Adjustments for Features-1,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,020$22,360
Total Invoice$29,579$21,214
Adjustments for Features-1,7370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,842$21,214

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112015
ModelGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTIRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $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
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$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
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$3,480$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7370

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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 Year20112015
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 GTI

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

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