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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: $4,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelSonicJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZ1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $21,245 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $15,832 $20,395 $25,195 $28,362
Sunroof 850      
Floor mats   235 235 235
Sunroof 748      
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 850 235 235 235
Options (change) 748 185 185 185
Destination 795 850 850 850
Total Price $18,310 $22,330 $27,330 $30,630
Total Invoice $17,375 $21,430 $26,230 $29,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,138
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelSonicJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZ1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4150hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$18,310$22,330$27,330$30,630
Adjustments for Features0-955-5,210-4,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$21,375$22,120$25,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745$4,295
Total Invoice$17,375$21,430$26,230$29,397
Adjustments for Features0-917-5,000-4,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$20,513$21,230$24,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$717$4,124

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelSonicJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZ1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter$0 $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,270$2,225$6,480$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$955$5,210$4,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-917-5,000-4,760

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122018
ModelSonicJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in104.4 in
Length173.1 in183.3 in
Width68.3 in70.0 in
Height59.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.2,931 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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