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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: $17,030

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $4,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,384

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $4,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelJettaJettaSonic
TrimSESELLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,195 $21,395 $16,155
Base Invoice $17,467 $20,539 $15,509
Convenience Package 1,350    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100  
Convenience Package 1,296    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056 1,056  
Options (change) 2,450 1,100 0
Options (change) 2,352 1,056 0
Destination 770 770 875
Total Price $21,415 $23,265 $17,030
Total Invoice $20,589 $22,365 $16,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,200
Model Year201120112016
ModelJettaJettaSonic
TrimSESELLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$21,415$23,265$17,030
Adjustments for Features-1,045-2,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,370$20,820$17,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$20,589$22,365$16,384
Adjustments for Features-1,005-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,584$20,015$16,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$431$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201120112016
ModelJettaJettaSonic
TrimSESELLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot $25 
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
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,315$3,715$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$2,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,005-2,3500

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112016
ModelJettaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in99.4 in
Length182.2 in173.1 in
Width70.0 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.2,733 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested71544%

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