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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: $21,820

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $12,058

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,697

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassat
TrimLTZRSLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,235 $19,945 $30,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $17,323 $18,948 $28,107 $33,597
Dusk Package 2,030      
All-weather floor mats 140 140 185 185
Sunroof 850 850    
Cargo net 60 60    
iPod integration     199 199
Heated front seats     225 225
Rear side airbags     350 350
Rear spoiler     479 479
Body kit     1,650 1,650
Dusk Package 1,847      
All-weather floor mats 123 123 145 145
Sunroof 748 748    
Cargo net 53 53    
iPod integration     176 176
Heated front seats     199 199
Rear side airbags     310 310
Rear spoiler     310 310
Body kit     1,390 1,390
Options (change) 3,080 1,050 3,088 3,088
Options (change) 2,771 924 2,530 2,530
Destination 825 825 690 690
Total Price $22,140 $21,820 $33,878 $39,828
Total Invoice $20,919 $20,697 $31,327 $36,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,328
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,183
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassat
TrimLTZRSLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$22,140$21,820$33,878$39,828
Adjustments for Features0-75-3,805-4,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,140$21,745$30,073$35,318
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0$5,245
Total Invoice$20,919$20,697$31,327$36,817
Adjustments for Features0-71-3,518-4,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,919$20,626$27,809$32,648
Cost Above Minimum$293$0$0$4,839

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2015201520082008
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassat
TrimLTZRSLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshade, rear  $125$125
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40 $40
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
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 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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,410$1,485$5,215$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$3,805$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-3,518-4,169

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152008
ModelSonicPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.7 in
Length173.1 in188.2 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height59.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.2 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)25No
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested42529%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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