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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: $20,225

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,753

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,368

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $5,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelJettaSonicSonic
TrimGLILTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $22,659 $16,987 $19,003
Cold Weather Package 225    
iPod integration 199    
Rear side airbags 350    
Cargo net 69 60 60
All-weather floor mats 185 140 140
Sunroof 1,000   850
Fun & Sun Package   550  
RS Package   800 800
Metal pedals   105 105
Cold Weather Package 199    
iPod integration 176    
Rear side airbags 310    
Cargo net 55 55 55
All-weather floor mats 145 127 127
Sunroof 883   774
Fun & Sun Package   500  
RS Package   728 728
Metal pedals   96 96
Options (change) 2,028 1,655 1,955
Options (change) 1,768 1,506 1,780
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $26,978 $20,225 $22,625
Total Invoice $25,077 $19,368 $21,658

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,043
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,049
Model Year200820182018
ModelJettaSonicSonic
TrimGLILTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$26,978$20,225$22,625
Adjustments for Features-7100-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,268$20,225$21,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$25,077$19,368$21,658
Adjustments for Features-6600-766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,417$19,368$20,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,524

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200820182018
ModelJettaSonicSonic
TrimGLILTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
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  
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,405$1,695$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-6600-766

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,231 lb.2,774 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

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