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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: $22,815

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $9,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,615

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $9,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,470 $35,070 $20,545
Base Invoice $29,252 $33,667 $19,518
Cargo net 100 100 60
All-weather floor mats 235 235 140
Leather seating surfaces 695    
Forward collision warning     395
Sunroof     850
Cargo net 80 80 53
All-weather floor mats 185 185 123
Leather seating surfaces 598    
Forward collision warning     348
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 1,030 335 1,445
Options (change) 863 265 1,272
Destination 850 850 825
Total Price $32,350 $36,255 $22,815
Total Invoice $30,965 $34,782 $21,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,464
Model Year201820182015
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4220hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,350$36,255$22,815
Adjustments for Features-4,060-6,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,290$29,720$22,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$0
Total Invoice$30,965$34,782$21,615
Adjustments for Features-3,886-6,2690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,079$28,513$21,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,434$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201820182015
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonic
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,580$9,055$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$6,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,886-6,2690

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTISonic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in99.4 in
Length167.6 in159.0 in
Width70.8 in68.3 in
Height58.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic RS

Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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