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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: $22,645

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $2,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062020
ModelJettaJettaJettaSonic
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLIPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,290 $23,590 $23,790 $20,720
Package 2 3,485      
Rear side airbags 350 350 350  
Cargo net 69 69 69 60
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 140
Package 1     1,460  
Sunroof       850
Package 2 3,184      
Rear side airbags 310 310 310  
Cargo net 55 55 55 55
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 127
Package 1     1,334  
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 4,003 518 1,978 1,050
Options (change) 3,613 429 1,763 956
Destination 630 630 630 875
Total Price $24,923 $24,738 $26,398 $22,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,033
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,716
Model Year2006200620062020
ModelJettaJettaJettaSonic
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLIPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5200hp I4200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,923$24,738$26,398$22,645
Adjustments for Features-1,6250-310-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,298$24,738$26,088$21,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$2,790$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2006200620062020
ModelJettaJettaJettaSonic
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLIPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Vehicle health reports   $0
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   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Fog lights  $125 
Headlight washers  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,540$1,915$2,225$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,625$0$310$1,380
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4950-285-112

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062020
ModelJettaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in99.4 in
Length179.3 in173.9 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height57.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.2,858 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 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested172548%
Total Not Requested189052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

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

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