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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: $20,820

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $13,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonicSonic
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,665 $36,945 $17,795 $19,795
Cargo net 100 100 60 60
All-weather floor mats 235 235 140 140
Convenience Package     650  
Fun & Sun Package     1,300  
Sunroof       850
Cargo net 80 80 55 55
All-weather floor mats 185 185 127 127
Convenience Package     592  
Fun & Sun Package     1,183  
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 335 335 2,150 1,050
Options (change) 265 265 1,957 956
Destination 995 995 875 875
Total Price $33,995 $38,275 $20,820 $21,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,898
Model Year2021202120182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonicSonic
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4228hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$33,995$38,275$20,820$21,720
Adjustments for Features-4,010-7,3850-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,985$30,890$20,820$21,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$905$0$750

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2021202120182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISonicSonic
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
5-speed manual  $0 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
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  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$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$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for audio system$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Cornering lights$50$50  
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,180$9,555$2,170$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,010$7,385$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-149-2430-144

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20212018
ModelGolf / GTISonic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in99.4 in
Length167.6 in159.8 in
Width70.8 in68.3 in
Height58.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,874 lb.2,785 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 LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

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