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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: $22,135

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $2,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,012

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $2,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelSonicSonicJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZRS1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $23,650 $25,380 $26,920 $29,280
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $22,705 $24,366 $25,842 $28,109
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235 235 235 235
Sunroof 850 850        
Forward collision warning 395 395        
Metal pedals 95          
Rear spoiler     375 375    
All-weather floor mats 127 127 185 185 185 185
Sunroof 774 774        
Forward collision warning 359 359        
Metal pedals 86          
Rear spoiler     300 300    
Options (change) 1,480 1,385 610 610 235 235
Options (change) 1,346 1,260 485 485 185 185
Destination 875 875 820 820 820 820
Total Price $22,135 $22,355 $25,080 $26,810 $27,975 $30,335
Total Invoice $21,012 $21,225 $24,010 $25,671 $26,847 $29,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $977
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelSonicSonicJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZRS1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$22,135$22,355$25,080$26,810$27,975$30,335
Adjustments for Features-250-945-3,870-820-2,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,110$22,355$24,135$22,940$27,155$27,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$1,195$0$4,215$4,675
Total Invoice$21,012$21,225$24,010$25,671$26,847$29,114
Adjustments for Features-240-905-3,706-787-2,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,988$21,225$23,105$21,965$26,060$26,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$237$1,140$0$4,095$4,538

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelSonicSonicJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZRS1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100  
6-speed manual $150  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote start$150     
Universal garage door opener   $100 $100
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
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Blind spot warning system   $200 $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100 $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 $100
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter$0$0 $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0  
Body kit $0  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600 $600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 $25
Voice control for audio system    $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Compass$0$0    
Digital instruments$0$0    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$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$0
Total Value of Features$2,795$2,770$3,715$6,640$3,590$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$945$3,870$820$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-905-3,706-787-2,611

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016
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 Weight2,734 lb.2,940 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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