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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: $20,610

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $5,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520192019201920192019
ModelSonicSonicJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZRSSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,235 $19,945 $24,695 $27,195 $25,995 $26,995 $29,195
Cargo net 60 60 100 100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235 235 235 235 235
Sunroof 850 850          
Forward collision warning 395 395          
Metal pedals 105            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130 130      
Floor mats     235 235 235 235 235
Cargo net 53 53 80 80 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 123 123 185 185 185 185 185
Sunroof 748 748          
Forward collision warning 348 348          
Metal pedals 92            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100 100      
Floor mats     185 185 185 185 185
Options (change) 1,550 1,445 700 700 570 570 570
Options (change) 1,364 1,272 550 550 450 450 450
Destination 825 825 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $20,610 $22,215 $26,290 $28,790 $27,460 $28,460 $30,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,331
Model Year2015201520192019201920192019
ModelSonicSonicJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZRSSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4147hp I4147hp I4228hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T8T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/60-16205/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$20,610$22,215$26,290$28,790$27,460$28,460$30,660
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-4,510-5,110-2,885-2,885-3,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,610$21,140$21,780$23,680$24,575$25,575$26,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$530$0$1,900$2,795$3,795$5,145

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2015201520192019201920192019
ModelSonicSonicJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZRSSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150$150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300   
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850    
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Lane departure warning$200$200     
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300     
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0   
Body kit $0  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0     
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150$150
Digital instruments$0$0     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150  $150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Xenon HID headlights   $500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900     
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  $75$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,695$2,770$6,205$6,805$4,580$4,580$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$4,510$5,110$2,885$2,885$3,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,018-248-256-141-136-164

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152019
ModelSonicJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in105.7 in
Length173.1 in185.1 in
Width68.3 in70.8 in
Height59.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

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

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