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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: $20,145

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,330

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelJettaJettaSonic
TrimSESELLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,195 $21,395 $17,695
Base Invoice $17,467 $20,539 $16,987
Convenience Package 1,350   875
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100 1,450
1.8L I4     -750
Convenience Package 1,296   796
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056 1,056 1,355
1.8L I4     -683
Options (change) 2,450 1,100 1,575
Options (change) 2,352 1,056 1,468
Destination 770 770 875
Total Price $21,415 $23,265 $20,145
Total Invoice $20,589 $22,365 $19,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,799
Model Year201120112018
ModelJettaJettaSonic
TrimSESELLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/34 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$20,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,415$21,865$18,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$20,589$22,365$19,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,346-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,589$21,019$17,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201120112018
ModelJettaJettaSonic
TrimSESELLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
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
Rearview camera  $200
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
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot $25 
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
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 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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$0 
Total Value of Features$2,015$3,415$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,346-1,540

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112018
ModelJettaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in99.4 in
Length182.2 in173.9 in
Width70.0 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.2,837 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 seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested125077%
Total Not Requested36523%

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 seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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