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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: $19,705

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $7,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620192019
ModelSonicPassatPassat
TrimLTWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,155 $25,295 $29,995
Rearview camera 200    
Cargo net 60 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 235 235
Rear spoiler 395 375 375
Metal pedals 95    
Forward collision warning 395    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,390    
Floor mats   235  
Rearview camera 182    
Cargo net 55 80 80
All-weather floor mats 127 185 185
Rear spoiler 359 300 300
Metal pedals 86    
Forward collision warning 359    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,334    
Floor mats   185  
Options (change) 2,675 945 710
Options (change) 2,502 750 565
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $19,705 $27,135 $31,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,056
Model Year201620192019
ModelSonicPassatPassat
TrimLTWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG25/36 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$19,705$27,135$31,600
Adjustments for Features-5200-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,185$27,135$28,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,700

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620192019
ModelSonicPassatPassat
TrimLTWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0 $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,960$2,440$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$520$0$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments-4980-128

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162019
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 Weight2,798 lb.3,274 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
Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

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

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