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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: $4,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelJettaJettaJettaSonic
Trim1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,245 $26,245 $29,545 $16,665
Base Invoice $20,395 $25,195 $28,362 $15,832
Floor mats 235 235 235  
Sunroof       850
Floor mats 185 185 185  
Sunroof       748
Options (change) 235 235 235 850
Options (change) 185 185 185 748
Destination 850 850 850 795
Total Price $22,330 $27,330 $30,630 $18,310
Total Invoice $21,430 $26,230 $29,397 $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: $3,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,138
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelJettaJettaJettaSonic
Trim1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4170hp I4210hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$22,330$27,330$30,630$18,310
Adjustments for Features-955-5,210-4,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,375$22,120$25,670$18,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$4,295$0
Total Invoice$21,430$26,230$29,397$17,375
Adjustments for Features-917-5,000-4,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,513$21,230$24,637$17,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$717$4,124$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelJettaJettaJettaSonic
Trim1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Navigation system $600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,225$6,480$6,230$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$5,210$4,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-917-5,000-4,7600

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182012
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 Weight2,931 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 ft314.0 ft3

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