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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: $20,345

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $24

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,512

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $58

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200920092009
ModelSonicJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTSSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $17,515 $20,095 $22,965
Base Invoice $16,987 $16,863 $18,968 $21,723
Convenience Package 875      
Cargo net 60 69 69 69
All-weather floor mats 140 185 185 185
1.8L I4 -750      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,450 1,100 1,100  
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
Alloy wheels   450    
Convenience Package 796      
Cargo net 55 55 55 55
All-weather floor mats 127 145 145 145
1.8L I4 -683      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,355 1,099 1,099  
Rear side airbags   310 310 310
Alloy wheels   398    
Options (change) 1,775 2,154 1,704 604
Options (change) 1,650 2,007 1,609 510
Destination 875 700 700 700
Total Price $20,345 $20,369 $22,499 $24,269
Total Invoice $19,512 $19,570 $21,277 $22,933

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,655
Model Year2018200920092009
ModelSonicJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTSSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$20,345$20,369$22,499$24,269
Adjustments for Features-1,6650-1,750-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,680$20,369$20,749$22,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$380$2,000
Total Invoice$19,512$19,570$21,277$22,933
Adjustments for Features-1,5970-1,655-1,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,915$19,570$19,622$21,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$52$1,568

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018200920092009
ModelSonicJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTSSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports$0   
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
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player $125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass$0  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer$150  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0   
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,670$2,005$3,755$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$0$1,750$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5970-1,655-1,795

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182009
ModelSonicJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in101.5 in
Length173.9 in179.3 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height59.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.3,287 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
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta S

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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