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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: $20,345

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $24

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,512

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $58

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelJettaJettaJettaSonic
TrimSSESELLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,515 $20,095 $22,965 $17,695
Base Invoice $16,863 $18,968 $21,723 $16,987
Rear side airbags 350 350 350  
Cargo net 69 69 69 60
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 140
Alloy wheels 450      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100   1,450
Convenience Package       875
1.8L I4       -750
Rear side airbags 310 310 310  
Cargo net 55 55 55 55
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 127
Alloy wheels 398      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,099 1,099   1,355
Convenience Package       796
1.8L I4       -683
Options (change) 2,154 1,704 604 1,775
Options (change) 2,007 1,609 510 1,650
Destination 700 700 700 875
Total Price $20,369 $22,499 $24,269 $20,345
Total Invoice $19,570 $21,277 $22,933 $19,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,655
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelJettaJettaJettaSonic
TrimSSESELLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$20,369$22,499$24,269$20,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-1,900-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,369$20,749$22,369$18,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$380$2,000$0
Total Invoice$19,570$21,277$22,933$19,512
Adjustments for Features0-1,655-1,795-1,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,570$19,622$21,138$17,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$52$1,568$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2009200920092018
ModelJettaJettaJettaSonic
TrimSSESELLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$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$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 
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
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
Compass  $0$0
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 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,005$3,755$3,905$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$1,900$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,655-1,795-1,597

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,287 lb.2,837 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
Chevrolet Sonic LT

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

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