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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: $22,000

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $9,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,882

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $9,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTIRRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $20,325
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $19,309
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Sunroof     850
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 850
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 748
Destination 770 770 825
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $22,000
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $20,882

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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: $7,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,654
Model Year201220122014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTIRRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,365$36,860$22,000
Adjustments for Features-1,670-3,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,695$33,240$22,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$20,882
Adjustments for Features-1,605-3,4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,536$31,939$20,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,403$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201220122014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTIRRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$3,290$5,240$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$3,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,605-3,4780

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122014
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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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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested212552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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