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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: $19,185

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $5,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,199

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $5,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012201220122012
ModelSonicSonicJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZRSTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,390 $19,705 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $16,520 $18,720 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Sunroof 850 850        
Metal pedals 120          
Premium Package     1,440      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package           2,050
Sunroof 748 748        
Metal pedals 106          
Premium Package     1,382      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package           1,968
Options (change) 970 850 1,815 375 375 2,425
Options (change) 854 748 1,682 300 300 2,268
Destination 825 825 770 770 770 770
Total Price $19,185 $21,380 $25,360 $24,590 $25,950 $26,940
Total Invoice $18,199 $20,293 $24,316 $23,577 $24,883 $25,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,591
Model Year201420142012201220122012
ModelSonicSonicJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZRSTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$19,185$21,380$25,360$24,590$25,950$26,940
Adjustments for Features-55-1,2800-875-1,975-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,130$20,100$25,360$23,715$23,975$26,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$970$1,645$0$260$2,575
Total Invoice$18,199$20,293$24,316$23,577$24,883$25,833
Adjustments for Features-52-1,2150-839-1,894-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,147$19,078$24,316$22,738$22,989$25,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$931$1,578$0$251$2,472

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201420142012201220122012
ModelSonicSonicJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZRSTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0  
6-speed manual $150$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   $25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600 
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Compass     $0
Digital instruments$0$0    
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$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$50
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75   $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Total Value of Features$1,495$2,720$1,440$2,315$3,415$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$1,280$0$875$1,975$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-52-1,2150-839-1,894-623

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142012
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 Weight2,728 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

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