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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: $4,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,012

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201720172017
ModelSonicSonicJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZRS1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $24,995 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $23,995 $25,915 $26,779
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235 235 235
Sunroof 850 850      
Forward collision warning 395 395      
Metal pedals 95        
Floor mats     235 235 235
Rear spoiler     375 375  
All-weather floor mats 127 127 185 185 185
Sunroof 774 774      
Forward collision warning 359 359      
Metal pedals 86        
Floor mats     185 185 185
Rear spoiler     300 300  
Options (change) 1,480 1,385 845 845 470
Options (change) 1,346 1,260 670 670 370
Destination 875 875 820 820 820
Total Price $22,135 $22,355 $26,660 $28,660 $29,185
Total Invoice $21,012 $21,225 $25,485 $27,405 $27,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,467
Model Year20162016201720172017
ModelSonicSonicJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZRS1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,135$22,355$26,660$28,660$29,185
Adjustments for Features-250-3,170-4,020-1,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,110$22,355$23,490$24,640$27,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$0$1,150$3,775
Total Invoice$21,012$21,225$25,485$27,405$27,969
Adjustments for Features-240-3,030-3,844-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,988$21,225$22,455$23,561$26,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$237$0$1,106$3,674

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016201720172017
ModelSonicSonicJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZRS1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100 
6-speed manual $150  $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start$150    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$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$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Body kit $0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Compass$0$0   
Digital instruments$0$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900   
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$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$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$2,795$2,770$5,940$6,790$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$3,170$4,020$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-3,030-3,844-1,840

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162017
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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