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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: $19,640

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $13,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,600

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $12,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassat
TrimLTZRS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,390 $19,705 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $16,520 $18,720 $30,353 $33,230
Forward collision warning 395 395    
Cargo net 60 60 100 100
Metal pedals 120      
Sunroof 850 850    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Forward collision warning 348 348    
Cargo net 53 53 80 80
Metal pedals 106      
Sunroof 748 748    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 1,425 1,305 475 475
Options (change) 1,255 1,149 380 380
Destination 825 825 850 850
Total Price $19,640 $21,835 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $18,600 $20,694 $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: $4,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,152
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassat
TrimLTZRS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$19,640$21,835$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-9,220-9,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,640$20,610$23,755$26,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$970$0$2,850
Total Invoice$18,600$20,694$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,161-8,831-8,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,600$19,533$22,752$25,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$933$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2014201420182018
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassat
TrimLTZRS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr 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
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Digital instruments$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,070$2,295$10,290$10,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$9,220$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,161-8,831-8,975

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142018
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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