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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: $23,490

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $3,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112020
ModelGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTIPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $21,520
Sunroof 2,100 850
All-weather floor mats 235 140
Metal pedals   105
Sunroof 2,016 774
All-weather floor mats 176 127
Metal pedals   96
Options (change) 2,335 1,095
Options (change) 2,192 997
Destination 770 875
Total Price $27,400 $23,490

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,506
Model Year20112020
ModelGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTIPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$27,400$23,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,400$22,325

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112020
ModelGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTIPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $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
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$2,055$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112020
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.2,881 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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