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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: $17,795

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $13,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132019
ModelSonicSonicPassat
TrimLTLTZSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,640 $17,250 $29,995
Cargo net 60 60 100
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,285 1,335  
Rear spoiler     375
Cargo net 53 53 80
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,233 1,268  
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 1,345 1,395 475
Options (change) 1,286 1,321 380
Destination 810 810 895
Total Price $17,795 $19,455 $31,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,954
Model Year201320132019
ModelSonicSonicPassat
TrimLTLTZSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG25/35 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$17,795$19,455$31,365
Adjustments for Features0-500-2,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,795$18,955$28,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,160$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201320132019
ModelSonicSonicPassat
TrimLTLTZSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,410$2,910$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-476-119

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132019
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 Weight2,792 lb.3,274 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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