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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: $20,815

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $4,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,905

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $3,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaSonicSonic
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLILTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $16,987 $19,003
Premium Package 1,440          
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235 140 140
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375    
Autobahn Package       2,050    
RS Package         800 800
Convenience Package         650  
Fun & Sun Package         550  
Metal pedals         105 105
Sunroof           850
Premium Package 1,382          
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185 127 127
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300    
Autobahn Package       1,968    
RS Package         728 728
Convenience Package         592  
Fun & Sun Package         500  
Metal pedals         96 96
Sunroof           774
Options (change) 2,050 610 610 2,660 2,245 1,895
Options (change) 1,867 485 485 2,453 2,043 1,725
Destination 770 770 770 770 875 875
Total Price $25,595 $24,825 $26,185 $27,175 $20,815 $22,565
Total Invoice $24,501 $23,762 $25,068 $26,018 $19,905 $21,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,052
Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaSonicSonic
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLILTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M5T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,595$24,825$26,185$27,175$20,815$22,565
Adjustments for Features0-875-1,975-650-1,080-1,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,595$23,950$24,210$26,525$19,735$21,485
Cost Above Minimum$1,645$0$260$2,575$0$1,750
Total Invoice$24,501$23,762$25,068$26,018$19,905$21,603
Adjustments for Features0-838-1,891-622-1,033-1,034
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,501$22,924$23,177$25,396$18,872$20,569
Cost Above Minimum$1,577$0$253$2,472$0$1,697

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaSonicSonic
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLILTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150$150
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Proximity key $250$250 $250$250
Remote app    $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200  
Dual-zone climate control   $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system $600$600   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for audio system    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats, second row (optional)    $0$0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 $0
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish    $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,490$2,365$3,465$2,140$2,570$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$1,975$650$1,080$1,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-838-1,891-622-1,033-1,034

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122018
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 Weight2,805 lb.2,774 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 TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
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%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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