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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: $18,700

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $8,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,975

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $8,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelGolf / GTISonicSonic
TrimGTILTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $17,580 $19,720
Base Invoice $23,323 $16,877 $18,931
Sunroof 2,100   850
All-weather floor mats 235 140 140
Metal pedals   105 105
Sunroof 2,016   774
All-weather floor mats 176 127 127
Metal pedals   96 96
Options (change) 2,335 245 1,095
Options (change) 2,192 223 997
Destination 770 875 875
Total Price $27,400 $18,700 $21,690
Total Invoice $26,285 $17,975 $20,803

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,742
Model Year201120172017
ModelGolf / GTISonicSonic
TrimGTILTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$27,400$18,700$21,690
Adjustments for Features-1,6350-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,765$18,700$19,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$690
Total Invoice$26,285$17,975$20,803
Adjustments for Features-1,5680-2,206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,717$17,975$18,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$622

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201120172017
ModelGolf / GTISonicSonic
TrimGTILTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manual $0 
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  
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  
Sunroof$900 $900
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
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$3,255$1,620$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,635$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5680-2,206

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTISonic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in99.4 in
Length165.4 in159.8 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,785 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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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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