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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: $20,815

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $4,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,905

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $3,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelSonicSonicJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTPremierTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
RS Package 800 800        
Fun & Sun Package 550          
Convenience Package 650          
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235 235 235 235
Metal pedals 105 105        
Sunroof   850        
Premium Package     1,440      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package           2,050
RS Package 728 728        
Fun & Sun Package 500          
Convenience Package 592          
All-weather floor mats 127 127 185 185 185 185
Metal pedals 96 96        
Sunroof   774        
Premium Package     1,382      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package           1,968
Options (change) 2,245 1,895 2,050 610 610 2,660
Options (change) 2,043 1,725 1,867 485 485 2,453
Destination 875 875 770 770 770 770
Total Price $20,815 $22,565 $25,595 $24,825 $26,185 $27,175
Total Invoice $19,905 $21,603 $24,501 $23,762 $25,068 $26,018

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,052
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelSonicSonicJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTPremierTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,815$22,565$25,595$24,825$26,185$27,175
Adjustments for Features-1,080-1,0800-875-1,975-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,735$21,485$25,595$23,950$24,210$26,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$1,645$0$260$2,575
Total Invoice$19,905$21,603$24,501$23,762$25,068$26,018
Adjustments for Features-1,033-1,0340-838-1,891-622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,872$20,569$24,501$22,924$23,177$25,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,697$1,577$0$253$2,472

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelSonicSonicJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTPremierTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250 
Remote app$25$25    
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
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600 
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Compass$0$0   $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0
Upgraded floor mats$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0    
Total Value of Features$2,570$2,570$1,490$2,365$3,465$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$1,080$0$875$1,975$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,033-1,0340-838-1,891-622

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelSonicJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in104.4 in
Length173.9 in182.2 in
Width68.3 in70.0 in
Height59.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

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