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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: $4,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTIRPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $21,520
Sunroof and Convenience Package 2,280    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 140
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Metal pedals     105
Sunroof     850
Sunroof and Convenience Package 2,189    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 127
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Metal pedals     96
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 2,515 1,735 1,095
Options (change) 2,374 1,625 997
Destination 770 770 875
Total Price $27,880 $37,095 $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: $5,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,978
Model Year201220122020
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTIRPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$27,880$37,095$23,490
Adjustments for Features0-4,100-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,880$32,995$22,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,115$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201220122020
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTIRPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $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
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $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
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
Fog lights$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
Visor mirror, passenger  $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
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$2,005$6,105$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,100$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,935-95

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122020
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 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%

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