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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,970

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $2,148

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,999

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $1,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008200820082008
ModelSonicJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZSESELGLIWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,250 $19,850 $22,900 $24,300 $20,875
Base Invoice $16,388 $18,739 $21,664 $22,659 $19,698
Cargo net 60 69 69 69 69
Sunroof 850     1,000  
iPod integration   199 199 199 199
Rear side airbags   350 350 350 350
Cold Weather Package       225  
Cargo net 53 55 55 55 55
Sunroof 748     883  
iPod integration   176 176 176 176
Rear side airbags   310 310 310 310
Cold Weather Package       199  
Options (change) 910 618 618 1,843 618
Options (change) 801 541 541 1,623 541
Destination 810 650 650 650 650
Total Price $18,970 $21,118 $24,168 $26,793 $22,143
Total Invoice $17,999 $19,930 $22,855 $24,932 $20,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,053
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,841
Model Year20132008200820082008
ModelSonicJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZSESELGLIWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10250, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$18,970$21,118$24,168$26,793$22,143
Adjustments for Features0-95-1,345-1,170-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,970$21,023$22,823$25,623$21,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800$4,600$875
Total Invoice$17,999$19,930$22,855$24,932$20,889
Adjustments for Features0-90-1,272-1,089-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,999$19,840$21,583$23,843$20,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,743$4,003$818

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132008200820082008
ModelSonicJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZSESELGLIWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rollover sensor$50    
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
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125    
Compass  $0$0 
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights$125  $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Trip computer$150 $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Folding passenger seat $150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$1,420$1,515$2,765$2,590$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$95$1,345$1,170$245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-90-1,272-1,089-231

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132008
ModelSonicJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in101.5 in
Length173.1 in179.3 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height59.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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