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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: $6,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,905

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelJettaJettaSonicSonic
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumGLILTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,180 $23,945 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $29,933 $22,987 $16,987 $19,003
All-weather floor mats 235 235 140 140
Autobahn Package   2,250    
Rear spoiler   375    
RS Package     800 800
Convenience Package     650  
Fun & Sun Package     550  
Metal pedals     105 105
Sunroof       850
All-weather floor mats 185 185 127 127
Autobahn Package   2,160    
Rear spoiler   300    
RS Package     728 728
Convenience Package     592  
Fun & Sun Package     500  
Metal pedals     96 96
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 235 2,860 2,245 1,895
Options (change) 185 2,645 2,043 1,725
Destination 795 795 875 875
Total Price $32,210 $27,600 $20,815 $22,565
Total Invoice $30,913 $26,427 $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: $6,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,622
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelJettaJettaSonicSonic
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumGLILTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H200hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionS7M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$32,210$27,600$20,815$22,565
Adjustments for Features-2,3500-105-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,860$27,600$20,710$22,460
Cost Above Minimum$2,260$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$30,913$26,427$19,905$21,603
Adjustments for Features-2,2550-100-101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,658$26,427$19,805$21,502
Cost Above Minimum$2,231$0$0$1,697

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2013201320182018
ModelJettaJettaSonicSonic
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumGLILTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $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  
CD player$125   
HD radio $50  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600   
SD Card slot$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
Cornering lights$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$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$4,465$2,115$2,220$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$0$105$105
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2550-100-101

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20132018
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 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 kit0Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
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 kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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