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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: $18,910

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $3,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,946

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $3,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162013
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaSonic
Trim1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,995 $23,650 $25,380 $31,120 $26,920 $29,280 $17,250
Base Invoice $18,235 $22,705 $24,366 $29,874 $25,842 $28,109 $16,388
Connectivity Package 2,230            
Rear spoiler 375 375 375        
Sunroof             850
Connectivity Package 2,142            
Rear spoiler 300 300 300        
Sunroof             748
Options (change) 2,605 375 375 0 0 0 850
Options (change) 2,442 300 300 0 0 0 748
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 820 810
Total Price $22,420 $24,845 $26,575 $31,940 $27,740 $30,100 $18,910
Total Invoice $21,497 $23,825 $25,486 $30,694 $26,662 $28,929 $17,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,982
Model Year2016201620162016201620162013
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaSonic
Trim1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4210hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6S7M6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$22,420$24,845$26,575$31,940$27,740$30,100$18,910
Adjustments for Features-470-2,870-5,795-5,545-2,745-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,950$21,975$20,780$26,395$24,995$25,455$18,910
Cost Above Minimum$1,170$1,195$0$5,615$4,215$4,675$0
Total Invoice$21,497$23,825$25,486$30,694$26,662$28,929$17,946
Adjustments for Features-451-2,752-5,558-5,329-2,638-4,4640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,046$21,073$19,928$25,365$24,024$24,465$17,946
Cost Above Minimum$1,118$1,145$0$5,437$4,096$4,537$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2016201620162016201620162013
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaSonic
Trim1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     $0
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100    
7-speed automated manual   $1200   
6-speed manual    $150$150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600    
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200    
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100 $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 $100 
Forward collision warning  $200    
Knee airbag, driver      $75
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250 
Rear side airbags      $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor      $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$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$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75     $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0    
Body kit   $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600 $600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support      $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation      $225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 $25 
Voice control for audio system$25   $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Digital instruments      $0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Spotter mirror(s)      $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50 $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 $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 
Metal pedals    $75$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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,015$4,415$7,340$7,090$4,290$6,190$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$470$2,870$5,795$5,545$2,745$4,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-451-2,752-5,558-5,329-2,638-4,4640

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162013
ModelJettaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in99.4 in
Length183.3 in173.1 in
Width70.0 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,940 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 Volume15.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested132566%
Total Not Requested68034%

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