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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: $22,415

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,280

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassat
TrimLTZRS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $30,353 $33,230
Dusk Package 1,715      
Forward collision warning 395 395    
Cargo net 60 60 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235 235
Metal pedals 95      
Sunroof 850 850    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Dusk Package 1,561      
Forward collision warning 359 359    
Cargo net 55 55 80 80
All-weather floor mats 127 127 185 185
Metal pedals 86      
Sunroof 774 774    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 3,255 1,445 710 710
Options (change) 2,962 1,315 565 565
Destination 875 875 850 850
Total Price $23,910 $22,415 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $22,628 $21,280 $31,768 $34,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,826
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassat
TrimLTZRS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$23,910$22,415$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features-1,1000-8,010-8,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,810$22,415$25,200$28,050
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$22,628$21,280$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features-1,0410-7,662-7,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,587$21,280$24,106$26,838
Cost Above Minimum$307$0$0$2,732

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassat
TrimLTZRS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150  
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 start$150 $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $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$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
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
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $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
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,320$1,220$9,230$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0$8,010$8,160
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0410-7,662-7,807

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
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 Weight2,734 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

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

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