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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: $23,550

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $3,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelJettaSonic
TrimGLIPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $20,720
Cold Weather Package 225  
iPod integration 199  
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo net 69 60
All-weather floor mats 185 140
Sunroof 1,000 850
RS Package   800
Metal pedals   105
Cold Weather Package 199  
iPod integration 176  
Rear side airbags 310  
Cargo net 55 55
All-weather floor mats 145 127
Sunroof 883 774
RS Package   728
Metal pedals   96
Options (change) 2,028 1,955
Options (change) 1,768 1,780
Destination 650 875
Total Price $26,978 $23,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,468
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,539
Model Year20082020
ModelJettaSonic
TrimGLIPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$26,978$23,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,978$22,510

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082020
ModelJettaSonic
TrimGLIPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $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
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
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 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$2,205$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-117

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082020
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.2,858 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic specs.

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 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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