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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: $19,125

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $12,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,146

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $12,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201320132013
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZRS2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,390 $19,705 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $16,520 $18,720 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Cargo net 60 60 95 95 95
Sunroof 850 850      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Cargo net 53 53 69 69 69
Sunroof 748 748      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 910 910 470 470 470
Options (change) 801 801 369 369 369
Destination 825 825 795 795 795
Total Price $19,125 $21,440 $31,690 $34,180 $34,790
Total Invoice $18,146 $20,346 $30,342 $32,728 $33,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,303
Model Year20142014201320132013
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZRS2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6S6S6
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)205/50-17205/50-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$19,125$21,440$31,690$34,180$34,790
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-5,110-5,110-5,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,125$20,140$26,580$29,070$29,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$18,146$20,346$30,342$32,728$33,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,234-4,893-4,893-4,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,146$19,112$25,449$27,835$28,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$966$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142014201320132013
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZRS2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$870$2,170$5,980$5,980$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$5,110$5,110$5,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,234-4,893-4,893-4,989

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142013
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.3,167 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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