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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: $18,125

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $3,244

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,318

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $3,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092015
ModelJettaJettaJettaSonic
TrimSSESELLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,515 $20,095 $22,965 $15,855
Base Invoice $16,863 $18,968 $21,723 $15,221
Rear side airbags 350 350 350  
Cargo net 69 69 69 60
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 140
Alloy wheels 450      
Sunroof 1,000      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100    
Dragon Green Promotional Package       1,245
Rear side airbags 310 310 310  
Cargo net 55 55 55 53
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 123
Alloy wheels 398      
Sunroof 883      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,099 1,099    
Dragon Green Promotional Package       1,096
Options (change) 3,154 1,704 604 1,445
Options (change) 2,890 1,609 510 1,272
Destination 700 700 700 825
Total Price $21,369 $22,499 $24,269 $18,125
Total Invoice $20,453 $21,277 $22,933 $17,318

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,759
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,671
Model Year2009200920092015
ModelJettaJettaJettaSonic
TrimSSESELLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$21,369$22,499$24,269$18,125
Adjustments for Features-485-1,335-1,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,884$21,164$22,784$18,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$1,900$0
Total Invoice$20,453$21,277$22,933$17,318
Adjustments for Features-464-1,262-1,4030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,989$20,015$21,530$17,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$26$1,541$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2009200920092015
ModelJettaJettaJettaSonic
TrimSSESELLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass  $0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50 
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,205$3,055$3,205$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$1,335$1,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-464-1,262-1,4030

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,287 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 ft314.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Dragon Green Promotional Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Paint, special green0No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200No
205/55R16 tires400No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

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