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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: $9,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $8,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelSonicPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZ1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $26,280 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $15,832 $25,203 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Sunroof 850        
Floor mats   235 235    
Sunroof 748        
Floor mats   185 185    
Options (change) 850 235 235 0 0
Options (change) 748 185 185 0 0
Destination 795 820 820 820 820
Total Price $18,310 $27,335 $31,550 $35,090 $37,655
Total Invoice $17,375 $26,208 $30,250 $33,685 $36,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,722
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelSonicPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZ1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$18,310$27,335$31,550$35,090$37,655
Adjustments for Features0-3,235-7,460-9,570-9,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$24,100$24,090$25,520$27,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$17,375$26,208$30,250$33,685$36,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,102-7,153-9,187-9,282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$23,106$23,097$24,498$26,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$9$0$1,401$3,766

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelSonicPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZ1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
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$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $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
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$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$200
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,145$4,380$8,605$10,715$10,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,235$7,460$9,570$9,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,102-7,153-9,187-9,282

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016
ModelSonicPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.4 in
Length173.1 in191.6 in
Width68.3 in72.2 in
Height59.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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