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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: $22,490

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $4,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,531

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $4,140

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelSonicJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPremier1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,720 $25,380 $26,410 $26,920 $29,280
Base Invoice $18,931 $24,366 $25,353 $25,842 $28,109
RS Package 800        
All-weather floor mats 140 235 235 235 235
Sunroof 850        
Metal pedals 105        
Rear spoiler   375 375    
RS Package 728        
All-weather floor mats 127 185 185 185 185
Sunroof 774        
Metal pedals 96        
Rear spoiler   300 300    
Options (change) 1,895 610 610 235 235
Options (change) 1,725 485 485 185 185
Destination 875 820 820 820 820
Total Price $22,490 $26,810 $27,840 $27,975 $30,335
Total Invoice $21,531 $25,671 $26,658 $26,847 $29,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,613
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelSonicJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPremier1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$22,490$26,810$27,840$27,975$30,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,595-645-595-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,490$25,215$27,195$27,380$28,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,980$2,165$3,075
Total Invoice$21,531$25,671$26,658$26,847$29,114
Adjustments for Features0-1,527-618-571-1,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,531$24,144$26,040$26,276$27,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,896$2,132$3,007

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelSonicJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPremier1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100    
Universal garage door opener $100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor$50    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$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$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Body kit$0  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player $125$125 $125
HD radio   $50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600 $600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
USB port$25    
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Compass$0    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$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$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
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals$75  $75$75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450    
Upgraded floor mats$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish$0    
Total Value of Features$1,920$3,515$2,565$2,515$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,595$645$595$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,527-618-571-1,963

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172015
ModelSonicJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in104.4 in
Length173.9 in183.3 in
Width68.3 in70.0 in
Height59.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,774 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
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested57556%
Total Not Requested45044%

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