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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: $17,565

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $12,449

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,870

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $11,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelSonicPassat
TrimLTKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,155 $28,300
Base Invoice $15,509 $26,436
All-weather floor mats 140 185
Rear spoiler 395 479
Rear side airbags   350
All-weather floor mats 127 145
Rear spoiler 359 310
Rear side airbags   310
Options (change) 535 1,014
Options (change) 486 765
Destination 875 700
Total Price $17,565 $30,014
Total Invoice $16,870 $27,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,514
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,373
Model Year20162009
ModelSonicPassat
TrimLTKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/45-17
Total Price$17,565$30,014
Adjustments for Features0-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,565$26,079
Total Invoice$16,870$27,901
Adjustments for Features0-3,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,870$24,243

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162009
ModelSonicPassat
TrimLTKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$870$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,658

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162009
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 Weight2,733 lb.3,344 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
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

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

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