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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: $23,340

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $1,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,394

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $1,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112019
ModelJettaSonic
TrimSELPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $20,020
Base Invoice $20,539 $19,259
Sport Package 700  
Sunroof 900 850
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 700
RS Package   800
Metal pedals   95
Sport Package 672  
Sunroof 864 774
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056 672
RS Package   728
Metal pedals   86
Options (change) 2,700 2,445
Options (change) 2,592 2,260
Destination 770 875
Total Price $24,865 $23,340
Total Invoice $23,901 $22,394

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,920
Model Year20112019
ModelJettaSonic
TrimSELPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,865$23,340
Adjustments for Features0-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,865$22,910
Total Invoice$23,901$22,394
Adjustments for Features0-413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,901$21,981

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112019
ModelJettaSonic
TrimSELPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Full-size spare tire$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 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$2,990$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-413

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112019
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.2,857 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 SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested32562%
Total Not Requested20038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

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