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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: $17,565

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $3,769

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,870

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $3,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102016
ModelJettaJettaJettaSonic
TrimSSESELLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,605 $20,395 $23,280 $16,155
Base Invoice $16,949 $19,249 $22,016 $15,509
Bluetooth cell phone link 295      
Rear side airbags 350 350 350  
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 140
Rear spoiler 360 360 360 395
Alloy wheels 450      
iPod integration 199 199    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100    
Bluetooth cell phone link 254      
Rear side airbags 310 310 310  
All-weather floor mats 175 175 175 127
Rear spoiler 280 280 280 359
Alloy wheels 398      
iPod integration 176 176    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,099 1,099    
Options (change) 2,979 2,234 935 535
Options (change) 2,692 2,040 765 486
Destination 750 750 750 875
Total Price $21,334 $23,379 $24,965 $17,565
Total Invoice $20,391 $22,039 $23,531 $16,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,259
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,078
Model Year2010201020102016
ModelJettaJettaJettaSonic
TrimSSESELLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG26/35 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$21,334$23,379$24,965$17,565
Adjustments for Features-1,510-2,960-3,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,824$20,419$21,630$17,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$1,806$0
Total Invoice$20,391$22,039$23,531$16,870
Adjustments for Features-1,443-2,790-3,1430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,948$19,249$20,388$16,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$301$1,440$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2010201020102016
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 
AC power outlet  $100 
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
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$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
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125   
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments   $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$50 
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 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,830$4,280$4,655$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$2,960$3,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,443-2,790-3,1430

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20102016
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.2,733 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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