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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: $22,550

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $5,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,586

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $4,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelJettaJettaSonic
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $19,720
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $18,931
Floor mats 235 235  
Cargo net 100 100 60
All-weather floor mats 235 235 140
RS Package     800
Metal pedals     105
Sunroof     850
Floor mats 185 185  
Cargo net 80 80 55
All-weather floor mats 185 185 127
RS Package     728
Metal pedals     96
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 570 570 1,955
Options (change) 450 450 1,780
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $27,665 $30,965 $22,550
Total Invoice $26,495 $29,662 $21,586

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,667
Model Year201820182017
ModelJettaJettaSonic
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4210hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$27,665$30,965$22,550
Adjustments for Features-3,385-3,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,280$27,830$22,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,550$0
Total Invoice$26,495$29,662$21,586
Adjustments for Features-3,242-3,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,253$26,659$21,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,406$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201820182017
ModelJettaJettaSonic
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$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  
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $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
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass  $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
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,205$4,955$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,385$3,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,242-3,0030

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182017
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 Weight2,931 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 Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested57556%
Total Not Requested45044%

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