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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: $20,610

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $7,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,512

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $7,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelJettaJettaSonicSonic
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLILTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $18,235 $19,945
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $17,323 $18,948
Floor mats 235 235    
Cargo net 100 100 60 60
All-weather floor mats 235 235 140 140
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Metal pedals     105  
Forward collision warning     395 395
Sunroof     850 850
Floor mats 185 185    
Cargo net 80 80 53 53
All-weather floor mats 185 185 123 123
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Metal pedals     92  
Forward collision warning     348 348
Sunroof     748 748
Options (change) 700 570 1,550 1,445
Options (change) 550 450 1,364 1,272
Destination 850 850 825 825
Total Price $27,795 $30,965 $20,610 $22,215
Total Invoice $26,595 $29,662 $19,512 $21,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,959
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelJettaJettaSonicSonic
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLILTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4210hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6S6M6M6
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$27,795$30,965$20,610$22,215
Adjustments for Features-4,310-4,0350-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,485$26,930$20,610$21,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,445$0$530
Total Invoice$26,595$29,662$19,512$21,045
Adjustments for Features-4,124-3,8650-1,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,471$25,797$19,512$20,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,326$0$515

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelJettaJettaSonicSonic
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLILTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75$75$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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,005$5,730$1,695$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,310$4,035$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,124-3,8650-1,018

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182015
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 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic RS

Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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