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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $11,054

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelSonicPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $27,900 $30,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $15,832 $26,064 $28,107 $33,597
Sunroof 850      
iPod integration   199 199 199
Heated front seats   225 225 225
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
Sunroof 748      
iPod integration   176 176 176
Heated front seats   199 199 199
Rear side airbags   310 310 310
Options (change) 850 774 774 774
Options (change) 748 685 685 685
Destination 795 690 690 690
Total Price $18,310 $29,364 $31,564 $37,514
Total Invoice $17,375 $27,439 $29,482 $34,972

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,124
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,315
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelSonicPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 880, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$18,310$29,364$31,564$37,514
Adjustments for Features0-2,205-5,130-5,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$27,159$26,434$31,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0$5,245
Total Invoice$17,375$27,439$29,482$34,972
Adjustments for Features0-2,060-4,792-5,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$25,379$24,690$29,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$689$0$4,842

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelSonicPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,295$3,500$6,425$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,205$5,130$5,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,060-4,792-5,440

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
ModelSonicPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.7 in
Length173.1 in188.2 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height59.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft314.2 ft3

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