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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: $18,970

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $2,148

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,999

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $1,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082013
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaSonic
TrimSESELGLIWolfsburg EditionLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,850 $22,900 $24,300 $20,875 $17,250
Base Invoice $18,739 $21,664 $22,659 $19,698 $16,388
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350  
Cargo net 69 69 69 69 60
iPod integration 199 199 199 199  
Cold Weather Package     225    
Sunroof     1,000   850
Rear side airbags 310 310 310 310  
Cargo net 55 55 55 55 53
iPod integration 176 176 176 176  
Cold Weather Package     199    
Sunroof     883   748
Options (change) 618 618 1,843 618 910
Options (change) 541 541 1,623 541 801
Destination 650 650 650 650 810
Total Price $21,118 $24,168 $26,793 $22,143 $18,970
Total Invoice $19,930 $22,855 $24,932 $20,889 $17,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,053
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,841
Model Year20082008200820082013
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaSonic
TrimSESELGLIWolfsburg EditionLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10250, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,118$24,168$26,793$22,143$18,970
Adjustments for Features-95-1,345-1,170-2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,023$22,823$25,623$21,898$18,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$4,600$875$0
Total Invoice$19,930$22,855$24,932$20,889$17,999
Adjustments for Features-90-1,272-1,089-2310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,840$21,583$23,843$20,658$17,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,743$4,003$818$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082008200820082013
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaSonic
TrimSESELGLIWolfsburg EditionLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   $0
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rollover sensor    $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
App support    $0
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$325$325 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Compass $0$0  
Digital instruments    $0
Fog lights  $125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Trip computer $150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150 $150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$1,515$2,765$2,590$1,665$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$1,345$1,170$245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-90-1,272-1,089-2310

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,231 lb.2,728 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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