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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: $22,905

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $11,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,909

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $10,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelSonicPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremier1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,720 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $18,931 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Driver Confidence Package 495      
Cargo net 60 100 100 100
Metal pedals 105      
Sunroof 850      
RS Package 800      
Floor mats   235    
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Body kit   1,900 1,900 1,900
Driver Confidence Package 450      
Cargo net 55 80 80 80
Metal pedals 96      
Sunroof 774      
RS Package 728      
Floor mats   185    
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Body kit   1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 2,310 2,610 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 2,103 2,265 2,080 2,080
Destination 875 820 820 820
Total Price $22,905 $33,925 $37,465 $40,030
Total Invoice $21,909 $32,330 $35,765 $38,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,480
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelSonicPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremier1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$22,905$33,925$37,465$40,030
Adjustments for Features0-5,185-7,295-7,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,905$28,740$30,170$32,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$21,909$32,330$35,765$38,225
Adjustments for Features0-4,941-6,964-7,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,909$27,389$28,801$31,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412$3,774

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201620162016
ModelSonicPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremier1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Wheels, dark finish$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,195$7,380$9,490$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,185$7,295$7,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,941-6,964-7,062

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172016
ModelSonicPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.4 in
Length173.9 in191.6 in
Width68.3 in72.2 in
Height59.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.3,231 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 Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32532%
Total Not Requested70068%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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