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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: $21,945

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $7,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,090

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $6,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172019
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTI SESELGTI AutobahnPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,890 $27,995 $34,095 $20,020
Base Invoice $29,555 $26,875 $32,651 $19,259
Cargo net 100 100 100 60
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 140
Sunroof       850
Cargo net 80 80 80 55
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 127
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 335 335 335 1,050
Options (change) 265 265 265 956
Destination 820 820 820 875
Total Price $32,045 $29,150 $35,250 $21,945
Total Invoice $30,640 $27,960 $33,736 $21,090

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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: $4,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,839
Model Year2017201720172019
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTI SESELGTI AutobahnPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4170hp I4220hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,045$29,150$35,250$21,945
Adjustments for Features-3,435-3,160-6,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,610$25,990$28,690$21,945
Cost Above Minimum$2,620$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$30,640$27,960$33,736$21,090
Adjustments for Features-3,284-3,031-6,2780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,356$24,929$27,458$21,090
Cost Above Minimum$2,427$0$2,529$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2017201720172019
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTI SESELGTI AutobahnPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $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
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $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  
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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 
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
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$5,955$5,680$9,080$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,435$3,160$6,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,284-3,031-6,2780

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172019
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.2,820 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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