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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: $18,970

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $8,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,999

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $8,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelSonicPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZ2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,250 $26,295 $29,145 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $16,388 $25,217 $27,952 $30,353 $33,230
Cargo net 60 100 100 100 100
Sunroof 850        
Rear spoiler   375   375 375
Cargo net 53 80 80 80 80
Sunroof 748        
Rear spoiler   300   300 300
Options (change) 910 475 100 475 475
Options (change) 801 380 80 380 380
Destination 810 850 850 850 850
Total Price $18,970 $27,620 $30,095 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $17,999 $26,447 $28,882 $31,583 $34,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,107
Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelSonicPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZ2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4174hp I4280hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6S6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17235/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$18,970$27,620$30,095$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,970-5,095-9,895-10,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,970$23,650$25,000$23,080$25,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$1,920$0$2,850
Total Invoice$17,999$26,447$28,882$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-3,801-4,890-9,477-9,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,999$22,646$23,992$22,106$24,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$1,886$0$2,732

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelSonicPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZ2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $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
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25 $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$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
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $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
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$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$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights$125  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked fog lights   $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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$1,195$5,165$6,290$11,090$11,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,970$5,095$9,895$10,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,801-4,890-9,477-9,622

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132018
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.3,275 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 Volume14.9 ft315.9 ft3

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