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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: $18,910

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $3,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,946

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $3,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015201520152015201520152015
ModelSonicJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZ1.8T SE2.0L TDI SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SELHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,250 $18,995 $24,075 $25,380 $26,410 $31,120 $26,920 $29,280
Base Invoice $16,388 $18,235 $23,113 $24,366 $25,353 $29,874 $25,842 $28,109
Sunroof 850              
Connectivity Package   2,230            
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375      
Sunroof 748              
Connectivity Package   2,142            
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300      
Options (change) 850 2,605 375 375 375 0 0 0
Options (change) 748 2,442 300 300 300 0 0 0
Destination 810 820 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $18,910 $22,420 $25,270 $26,575 $27,605 $31,940 $27,740 $30,100
Total Invoice $17,946 $21,497 $24,233 $25,486 $26,473 $30,694 $26,662 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,100
Model Year20132015201520152015201520152015
ModelSonicJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZ1.8T SE2.0L TDI SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SELHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4 H210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6T6M6S7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$18,910$22,420$25,270$26,575$27,605$31,940$27,740$30,100
Adjustments for Features0-470-620-3,345-2,395-3,370-2,345-3,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,910$21,950$24,650$23,230$25,210$28,570$25,395$26,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700$1,280$3,260$6,620$3,445$4,355
Total Invoice$17,946$21,497$24,233$25,486$26,473$30,694$26,662$28,929
Adjustments for Features0-451-595-3,208-2,297-3,239-2,254-3,647
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,946$21,046$23,638$22,278$24,176$27,455$24,408$25,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,592$1,232$3,130$6,409$3,362$4,236

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132015201520152015201520152015
ModelSonicJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZ1.8T SE2.0L TDI SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SELHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0      
6-speed manual  $150 $150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100    
7-speed automated manual     $1200  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Universal garage door opener   $100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system       $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear       $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$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50       
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0   
Body kit     $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0$0
Infotainment 
App support$0       
CD changer, in-dash $325$325   $325 
CD player   $125$125$125 $125
HD radio $50$50   $50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600  $600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25 $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0       
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225       
USB port$25       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125  $125$125$125$125$125
Digital instruments$0       
Fog lights$125  $125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50       
Steering-linked fog lights       $50
Steering-linked headlights       $150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10       
Visor mirror, passenger$10       
Xenon HID headlights       $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals      $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,420$1,890$2,040$4,765$3,815$4,790$3,765$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$470$620$3,345$2,395$3,370$2,345$3,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-451-595-3,208-2,297-3,239-2,254-3,647

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132015
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.2,860 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 Volume14.9 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Additional chrome trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested132563%
Total Not Requested78037%

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