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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: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaSonic
Trim2.5L SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,995 $22,990 $22,895 $29,325 $31,180 $23,945 $16,665
Base Invoice $18,235 $22,071 $21,979 $28,153 $29,933 $22,987 $15,832
Convenience Package 1,315            
Sunroof 1,340           850
Premium Package   1,440          
Autobahn Package           2,250  
Convenience Package 1,262            
Sunroof 1,287           748
Premium Package   1,382          
Autobahn Package           2,160  
Options (change) 2,655 1,440 0 0 0 2,250 850
Options (change) 2,549 1,382 0 0 0 2,160 748
Destination 795 795 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $22,445 $25,225 $23,690 $30,120 $31,975 $26,990 $18,310
Total Invoice $21,579 $24,248 $22,774 $28,948 $30,728 $25,942 $17,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,327
Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaSonic
Trim2.5L SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4 H170hp I4 H200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5S7S7M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$22,445$25,225$23,690$30,120$31,975$26,990$18,310
Adjustments for Features0-450-825-2,725-3,750-1,200-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,445$24,775$22,865$27,395$28,225$25,790$18,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,330$420$4,950$5,780$3,345$0
Total Invoice$21,579$24,248$22,774$28,948$30,728$25,942$17,375
Adjustments for Features0-433-793-2,619-3,604-1,153-123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,579$23,815$21,981$26,329$27,124$24,789$17,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,236$402$4,750$5,545$3,210$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaSonic
Trim2.5L SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0   $0
6-speed manual $150   $150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver      $75
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Rear side airbags      $300
Rearview camera    $200  
Rollover sensor      $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25 
Rear spoiler   $200$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  $325 
CD player   $125$125 $125
HD radio$50$50$50  $50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Navigation system   $600$600  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation      $225
USB port      $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights      $125
Compass   $0$0$0 
Cornering lights    $50  
Digital instruments      $0
Fog lights  $125 $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25  
Steering-linked headlights    $150  
Tachometer$75$75$75  $75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals     $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Total Value of Features$1,440$1,890$2,265$4,165$5,190$2,640$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$825$2,725$3,750$1,200$130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-433-793-2,619-3,604-1,153-123

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20132012
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 Weight2,805 lb.2,728 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 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Wheel locks25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested110074%
Total Not Requested39026%

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%

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