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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: $7,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,040

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $6,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
Trim1.8T SEGTI SE1.8T SELGTI AutobahnLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,225 $28,625 $27,425 $30,135 $17,365
Base Invoice $24,217 $27,481 $26,328 $28,930 $16,497
Sunroof         850
Sunroof         748
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 850
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 748
Destination 820 820 820 820 795
Total Price $26,045 $29,445 $28,245 $30,955 $19,010
Total Invoice $25,037 $28,301 $27,148 $29,750 $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: $4,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,358
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
Trim1.8T SEGTI SE1.8T SELGTI AutobahnLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4210hp I4170hp I4210hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6M6M5
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)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$26,045$29,445$28,245$30,955$19,010
Adjustments for Features-2,745-3,445-4,220-4,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,300$26,000$24,025$26,135$19,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$725$2,835$0
Total Invoice$25,037$28,301$27,148$29,750$18,040
Adjustments for Features-2,639-3,311-4,056-4,6320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,398$24,990$23,092$25,118$18,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,592$694$2,720$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
Trim1.8T SEGTI SE1.8T SELGTI AutobahnLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
6-speed manual $150 $150 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
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
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100 $100 
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments    $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$4,640$5,340$6,115$6,715$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,745$3,445$4,220$4,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,639-3,311-4,056-4,6320

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTISonic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in99.4 in
Length167.5 in159.0 in
Width70.8 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,691 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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