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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $20,820 Chevrolet Sonic LT | |||||
| Difference: $7,760 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,915 Chevrolet Sonic LT | |||||
| Difference: $7,498 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Sonic | Sonic |
| Trim | GTI SE | 1.8T SEL | GTI Autobahn | LT | Premier |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $28,625 | $27,425 | $30,135 | $17,795 | $19,795 |
| Base Invoice | $27,481 | $26,328 | $28,930 | $17,083 | $19,003 |
| Cargo net | 100 | 100 | 100 | 60 | 60 |
| All-weather floor mats | 235 | 235 | 235 | 140 | 140 |
| Convenience Package | 650 | ||||
| Fun & Sun Package | 1,300 | ||||
| Sunroof | 850 | ||||
| Cargo net | 80 | 80 | 80 | 55 | 55 |
| All-weather floor mats | 185 | 185 | 185 | 127 | 127 |
| Convenience Package | 592 | ||||
| Fun & Sun Package | 1,183 | ||||
| Sunroof | 774 | ||||
| Options (change) | 335 | 335 | 335 | 2,150 | 1,050 |
| Options (change) | 265 | 265 | 265 | 1,957 | 956 |
| Destination | 820 | 820 | 820 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $29,780 | $28,580 | $31,290 | $20,820 | $21,720 |
| Total Invoice | $28,566 | $27,413 | $30,015 | $19,915 | $20,834 |
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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: $4,450 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,323 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Sonic | Sonic |
| Trim | GTI SE | 1.8T SEL | GTI Autobahn | LT | Premier |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 210hp I4 | 170hp I4 | 210hp I4 | 138hp I4 | 138hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | M6 | M5 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 205/50-17 | 205/50-17 |
| Total Price | $29,780 | $28,580 | $31,290 | $20,820 | $21,720 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,535 | -3,310 | -3,910 | 0 | -150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,245 | $25,270 | $27,380 | $20,820 | $21,570 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,975 | $0 | $2,110 | $0 | $750 |
| Total Invoice | $28,566 | $27,413 | $30,015 | $19,915 | $20,834 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,432 | -3,175 | -3,751 | 0 | -144 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,134 | $24,238 | $26,264 | $19,915 | $20,690 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,896 | $0 | $2,026 | $0 | $775 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Sonic | Sonic |
| Trim | GTI SE | 1.8T SEL | GTI Autobahn | LT | Premier |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bright-finished fuel door | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Floor mats, second row (optional) | $0 | $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 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $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 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Upgraded floor mats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wheels, dark finish | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,755 | $5,530 | $6,130 | $2,220 | $2,370 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,535 | $3,310 | $3,910 | $0 | $150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,432 | -3,175 | -3,751 | 0 | -144 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Sonic |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 99.4 in |
| Length | 167.5 in | 159.8 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 59.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,964 lb. | 2,785 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 12.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.7 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Fun & Sun Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Wheels, dark finish | 0 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| 205/50HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 55% |
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