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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: $20,820

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $7,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,910

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTPremier2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $26,295 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $25,217 $30,353 $33,230
Convenience Package 650        
RS Package 800 800      
Driver Confidence Package 495 495      
Cargo net 60 60 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235 235 235
Metal pedals 105 105      
Sunroof   850      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Convenience Package 592        
RS Package 728 728      
Driver Confidence Package 450 450      
Cargo net 55 55 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 127 127 185 185 185
Metal pedals 96 96      
Sunroof   774      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 2,250 2,450 710 710 710
Options (change) 2,048 2,230 565 565 565
Destination 875 875 850 850 850
Total Price $20,820 $23,120 $27,855 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $19,910 $22,108 $26,632 $31,768 $34,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,359
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTPremier2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4174hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,820$23,120$27,855$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-900-2,960-8,885-9,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,820$22,220$24,895$24,325$27,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$570$0$2,850
Total Invoice$19,910$22,108$26,632$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-861-2,830-8,499-8,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,910$21,247$23,802$23,269$26,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,337$533$0$2,731

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTPremier2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote start   $150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
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$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $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
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$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
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$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$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
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0   
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75 $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0  
Upgraded floor mats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Wheels, dark finish $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,945$2,845$4,905$10,830$10,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$2,960$8,885$9,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-861-2,830-8,499-8,645

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
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.3,275 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 LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SE

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

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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