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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: $21,680

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $13,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,574

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $12,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZRS1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,235 $19,945 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $17,323 $18,948 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Dusk Package 2,030        
Cargo net 60 60 100 100 100
Sunroof 850 850      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Body kit     1,900 1,900 1,900
Dusk Package 1,847        
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) 2,940 910 2,375 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 2,648 801 2,080 2,080 2,080
Destination 825 825 820 820 820
Total Price $22,000 $21,680 $34,985 $37,120 $39,190
Total Invoice $20,796 $20,574 $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 RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,197
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZRS1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6S6
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)215/45-18205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$22,000$21,680$34,985$37,120$39,190
Adjustments for Features0-75-4,910-4,910-5,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,000$21,605$30,075$32,210$34,180
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$20,796$20,574$33,386$35,434$37,419
Adjustments for Features0-71-4,686-4,687-4,784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,796$20,503$28,700$30,747$32,635
Cost Above Minimum$293$0$0$2,047$3,935

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZRS1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$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 
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
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   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
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
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
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$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$1,095$1,170$6,005$6,005$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$4,910$4,910$5,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-4,686-4,687-4,784

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152015
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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