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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: $20,875

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,960

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicJettaJetta
TrimLTPremier1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $25,195 $28,362
RS Package 800 800    
Convenience Package 650      
Fun & Sun Package 550      
Cargo net 60 60 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235 235
Metal pedals 105 105    
Sunroof   850    
Floor mats     235 235
RS Package 728 728    
Convenience Package 592      
Fun & Sun Package 500      
Cargo net 55 55 80 80
All-weather floor mats 127 127 185 185
Metal pedals 96 96    
Sunroof   774    
Floor mats     185 185
Options (change) 2,305 1,955 570 570
Options (change) 2,098 1,780 450 450
Destination 875 875 850 850
Total Price $20,875 $22,625 $27,665 $30,965
Total Invoice $19,960 $21,658 $26,495 $29,662

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,862
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicJettaJetta
TrimLTPremier1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,875$22,625$27,665$30,965
Adjustments for Features00-3,835-3,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,875$22,625$23,830$27,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$3,550
Total Invoice$19,960$21,658$26,495$29,662
Adjustments for Features00-3,673-3,434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,960$21,658$22,822$26,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,698$0$3,406

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicJettaJetta
TrimLTPremier1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,370$1,370$5,205$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,835$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,673-3,434

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018
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.2,931 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 LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T 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 2.0T GLI

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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