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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,305

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $5,888

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,267

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelJettaJettaSonic
Trim2.0TGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $23,790 $17,250
Base Invoice $21,702 $21,884 $16,388
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Cargo net 69 69 60
Rear spoiler 479 479  
6-speed automated manual 1,075 1,075  
Package 1   1,460  
Sunroof     850
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,335
Rear side airbags 310 310  
Cargo net 55 55 53
Rear spoiler 310 310  
6-speed automated manual 1,073 1,073  
Package 1   1,334  
Sunroof     748
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,268
Options (change) 1,973 3,433 2,245
Options (change) 1,748 3,082 2,069
Destination 630 630 810
Total Price $26,193 $27,853 $20,305
Total Invoice $24,080 $25,596 $19,267

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,518
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,473
Model Year200620062013
ModelJettaJettaSonic
Trim2.0TGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionS6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG25/31 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$26,193$27,853$20,305
Adjustments for Features-370-7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,823$27,073$20,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$0
Total Invoice$24,080$25,596$19,267
Adjustments for Features-340-7170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,740$24,879$19,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,139$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200620062013
ModelJettaJettaSonic
Trim2.0TGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,815$3,225$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$370$780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-340-7170

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062013
ModelJettaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in99.4 in
Length179.3 in173.1 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height57.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,303 lb.2,792 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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