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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: $22,020

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,753

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,921

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $5,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelJettaSonicSonic
TrimGLILTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $22,659 $18,791 $19,090
Autobahn Package 3,020    
iPod integration 199    
All-weather floor mats 185 140 140
Cargo net 69 60 60
Rear side airbags 350    
Dusk Package   1,715  
Metal pedals   95  
Sunroof   850 850
Autobahn Package 2,797    
iPod integration 176    
All-weather floor mats 145 127 127
Cargo net 55 55 55
Rear side airbags 310    
Dusk Package   1,561  
Metal pedals   86  
Sunroof   774 774
Options (change) 3,823 2,860 1,050
Options (change) 3,483 2,603 956
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $28,773 $23,515 $22,020
Total Invoice $26,792 $22,269 $20,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,968
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,140
Model Year200820162016
ModelJettaSonicSonic
TrimGLILTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,773$23,515$22,020
Adjustments for Features-785-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,988$22,415$22,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$26,792$22,269$20,921
Adjustments for Features-731-1,0420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,061$21,227$20,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$306$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200820162016
ModelJettaSonicSonic
TrimGLILTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Digital instruments $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,180$2,495$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-731-1,0420

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082016
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.2,734 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

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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