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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: $20,865

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $7,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,956

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonicSonic
TrimGTIRLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $17,795 $19,795
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $17,083 $19,003
Sunroof and Convenience Package 2,280      
All-weather floor mats 235 235 140 140
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500    
Convenience Package     650  
Fun & Sun Package     1,300  
Metal pedals     105 105
Sunroof       850
Sunroof and Convenience Package 2,189      
All-weather floor mats 185 185 127 127
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440    
Convenience Package     592  
Fun & Sun Package     1,183  
Metal pedals     96 96
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 2,515 1,735 2,195 1,095
Options (change) 2,374 1,625 1,998 997
Destination 770 770 875 875
Total Price $27,880 $37,095 $20,865 $21,765
Total Invoice $26,755 $35,602 $19,956 $20,875

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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: $7,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,885
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonicSonic
TrimGTIRLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,880$37,095$20,865$21,765
Adjustments for Features0-4,100-90-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,880$32,995$20,775$21,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,115$0$750
Total Invoice$26,755$35,602$19,956$20,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,935-86-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,755$31,667$19,870$20,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,912$0$775

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonicSonic
TrimGTIRLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
5-speed manual  $0 
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
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   
CD player $125  
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system $600  
SD Card slot$25$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
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,005$6,105$2,095$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,100$90$240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,935-86-230

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122018
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 and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

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