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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: $19,010

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $6,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,040

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $6,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimTDIGTILTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,200 $25,095 $17,365
Base Invoice $24,192 $24,091 $16,497
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,695    
Sunroof     850
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,627    
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 1,695 0 850
Options (change) 1,627 0 748
Destination 820 820 795
Total Price $27,715 $25,915 $19,010
Total Invoice $26,639 $24,911 $18,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,137
Model Year201420142012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimTDIGTILTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$27,715$25,915$19,010
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$25,915$18,730
Cost Above Minimum$775$0$0
Total Invoice$26,639$24,911$18,040
Adjustments for Features-9850-266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,654$24,911$17,774
Cost Above Minimum$743$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201420142012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimTDIGTILTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
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
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,740$1,715$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$280
Value of Feature Adjustments-9850-266

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20142012
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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