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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: $21,960

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,123

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,866

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620072007
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassat
TrimLTZRS2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $24,180 $30,180
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $22,461 $27,997
Dusk Package 1,715      
All-weather floor mats 140 140 185 185
Sunroof 850 850    
Package #2     4,400  
Body kit     1,650 1,650
Rear spoiler     479 479
iPod integration     199 199
Rear side airbags     350 350
Heated front seats       225
Dusk Package 1,561      
All-weather floor mats 127 127 145 145
Sunroof 774 774    
Package #2     4,019  
Body kit     1,390 1,390
Rear spoiler     310 310
iPod integration     176 176
Rear side airbags     310 310
Heated front seats       199
Options (change) 2,705 990 7,263 3,088
Options (change) 2,462 901 6,350 2,530
Destination 875 875 640 640
Total Price $23,360 $21,960 $32,083 $33,908
Total Invoice $22,128 $20,866 $29,451 $31,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,813
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,466
Model Year2016201620072007
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassat
TrimLTZRS2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17215/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$23,360$21,960$32,083$33,908
Adjustments for Features-1,155-55-2,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,205$21,905$29,718$33,908
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0$4,190
Total Invoice$22,128$20,866$29,451$31,167
Adjustments for Features-1,094-52-2,1710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,034$20,814$27,280$31,167
Cost Above Minimum$220$0$0$3,887

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201620072007
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassat
TrimLTZRS2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed manual $150$150 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150   
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $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
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,720$2,620$4,930$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$55$2,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,094-52-2,1710

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162007
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 Weight2,734 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 2.0T

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested272556%
Total Not Requested211544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

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

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