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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: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelSonicJettaJetta
TrimLTZSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $18,195 $21,395
Base Invoice $15,832 $17,467 $20,539
Sunroof 850 1,250 900
Convenience Package   1,350  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100
Sunroof 748 1,200 864
Convenience Package   1,296  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 850 3,700 2,000
Options (change) 748 3,552 1,920
Destination 795 770 770
Total Price $18,310 $22,665 $24,165
Total Invoice $17,375 $21,789 $23,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,746
Model Year201220112011
ModelSonicJettaJetta
TrimLTZSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$18,310$22,665$24,165
Adjustments for Features0-695-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$21,970$22,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325
Total Invoice$17,375$21,789$23,229
Adjustments for Features0-668-1,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$21,121$21,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$310

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220112011
ModelSonicJettaJetta
TrimLTZSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer$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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Total Value of Features$1,445$2,140$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$695$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-668-1,798

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122011
ModelSonicJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in104.4 in
Length173.1 in182.2 in
Width68.3 in70.0 in
Height59.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,727 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested125077%
Total Not Requested36523%

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