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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: $23,940

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $5,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152020
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTI SE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI AutobahnPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,385 $27,395 $28,395 $30,045 $21,520
Driver Assistance Package 695 695 695 695  
Cargo net 100 100 100 100 60
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235 140
Driver Confidence Package         495
Sunroof         850
Driver Assistance Package 598 598 598 598  
Cargo net 80 80 80 80 55
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185 127
Driver Confidence Package         450
Sunroof         774
Options (change) 1,030 1,030 1,030 1,030 1,545
Options (change) 863 863 863 863 1,406
Destination 820 820 820 820 875
Total Price $30,235 $29,245 $30,245 $31,895 $23,940

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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: $3,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,826
Model Year20152015201520152020
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTI SE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI AutobahnPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,235$29,245$30,245$31,895$23,940
Adjustments for Features-1,085-1,960-910-2,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,150$27,285$29,335$29,435$23,940
Cost Above Minimum$1,865$0$2,050$2,150$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20152015201520152020
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTI SE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI AutobahnPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags    $300
Rollover sensor    $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic information $25$25$25 
USB port    $25
Voice control for audio system$25   $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)    $0
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 $0
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$4,905$5,780$4,730$6,280$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$1,960$910$2,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,038-1,875-871-2,3540

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20152020
ModelGolf / GTISonic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in99.4 in
Length167.5 in159.8 in
Width70.8 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,881 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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