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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: $5,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,905

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $5,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaSonicSonic
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,380 $31,120 $26,920 $29,280 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $24,366 $29,874 $25,842 $28,109 $16,987 $19,003
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235 140 140
Rear spoiler 375          
RS Package         800 800
Convenience Package         650  
Fun & Sun Package         550  
Metal pedals         105 105
Sunroof           850
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185 127 127
Rear spoiler 300          
RS Package         728 728
Convenience Package         592  
Fun & Sun Package         500  
Metal pedals         96 96
Sunroof           774
Options (change) 610 235 235 235 2,245 1,895
Options (change) 485 185 185 185 2,043 1,725
Destination 820 820 820 820 875 875
Total Price $26,810 $32,175 $27,975 $30,335 $20,815 $22,565
Total Invoice $25,671 $30,879 $26,847 $29,114 $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: $1,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,462
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaSonicSonic
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4210hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6S7M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$26,810$32,175$27,975$30,335$20,815$22,565
Adjustments for Features-4,495-4,245-1,445-3,34500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,315$27,930$26,530$26,990$20,815$22,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,615$4,215$4,675$0$1,750
Total Invoice$25,671$30,879$26,847$29,114$19,905$21,603
Adjustments for Features-4,304-4,074-1,387-3,21000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,367$26,805$25,460$25,904$19,905$21,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,438$4,093$4,537$0$1,698

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaSonicSonic
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed automated manual $1200    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100  
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  
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$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250  
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$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  
Rain-sensing wipers$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     
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600 $600  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25  
Voice control for audio system  $25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150  
Compass    $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150  
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats, second row (optional)    $0$0
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0$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$0
Wheels, dark finish    $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,090$5,840$3,040$4,940$1,595$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,495$4,245$1,445$3,345$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,304-4,074-1,387-3,21000

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162018
ModelJettaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in99.4 in
Length183.3 in173.9 in
Width70.0 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,940 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 Volume15.7 ft314.9 ft3

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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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