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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: $15,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,146

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $15,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201520152015
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZRS1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,390 $19,705 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $16,520 $18,720 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Cargo net 60 60 100 100 100
Sunroof 850 850      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Body kit     1,900 1,900 1,900
Cargo net 53 53 80 80 80
Sunroof 748 748      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Body kit     1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 910 910 2,375 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 801 801 2,080 2,080 2,080
Destination 825 825 820 820 820
Total Price $19,125 $21,440 $34,985 $37,120 $39,190
Total Invoice $18,146 $20,346 $33,386 $35,434 $37,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,362
Model Year20142014201520152015
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZRS1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I4150hp 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)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$19,125$21,440$34,985$37,120$39,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-6,160-6,160-6,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,125$20,140$28,825$30,960$32,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$18,146$20,346$33,386$35,434$37,419
Adjustments for Features0-1,234-5,878-5,880-5,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,146$19,112$27,508$29,554$31,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$966$0$2,046$3,934

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142014201520152015
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZRS1.8T 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 app  $25$25$25
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   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
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  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel 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   
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, driver 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   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$945$2,245$7,105$7,105$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$6,160$6,160$6,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,234-5,878-5,880-5,977

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142015
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.3,173 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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