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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: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $7,964

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $7,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelJettaJettaSonic
Trim2.0TGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,110 $24,110 $16,665
Base Invoice $20,585 $22,434 $15,832
Package 1 1,900 1,800  
Rear side airbags 350 350  
iPod integration 199 199  
6-speed automated manual 1,075 1,075  
Sunroof     850
Package 1 1,736 1,644  
Rear side airbags 310 310  
iPod integration 176 176  
6-speed automated manual 1,073 1,073  
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 3,524 3,424 850
Options (change) 3,295 3,203 748
Destination 640 640 795
Total Price $26,274 $28,174 $18,310
Total Invoice $24,520 $26,277 $17,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,569
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,843
Model Year200720072012
ModelJettaJettaSonic
Trim2.0TGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG25/32 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10250, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$26,274$28,174$18,310
Adjustments for Features-1,395-2,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,879$26,144$18,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,265$0
Total Invoice$24,520$26,277$17,375
Adjustments for Features-1,302-1,8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,218$24,384$17,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,166$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200720072012
ModelJettaJettaSonic
Trim2.0TGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass $0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150
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$2,865$3,500$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,395$2,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,302-1,8930

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20072012
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 Weight3,352 lb.2,727 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 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested46526%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

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