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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: $20,770

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $13,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,864

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $11,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelSonicSonicPassat
TrimLTPremier3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $29,950
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $27,513
Convenience Package 650    
Fun & Sun Package 550    
RS Package 800 800  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 185
Cargo net 60 60  
Sunroof   850  
Sport Package     300
Luxury #1 Package     2,750
Rear side airbags     350
Convenience Package 592    
Fun & Sun Package 500    
RS Package 728 728  
All-weather floor mats 127 127 145
Cargo net 55 55  
Sunroof   774  
Sport Package     274
Luxury #1 Package     2,513
Rear side airbags     310
Options (change) 2,200 1,850 3,585
Options (change) 2,002 1,684 3,242
Destination 875 875 630
Total Price $20,770 $22,520 $34,165
Total Invoice $19,864 $21,562 $31,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,503
Model Year201820182006
ModelSonicSonicPassat
TrimLTPremier3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$20,770$22,520$34,165
Adjustments for Features00-3,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,770$22,520$30,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0
Total Invoice$19,864$21,562$31,385
Adjustments for Features00-3,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,864$21,562$28,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,698$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182006
ModelSonicSonicPassat
TrimLTPremier3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,920$1,920$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,285
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,018

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
ModelSonicPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.7 in
Length173.9 in188.2 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height59.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.3,306 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
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 key250No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested91524%
Total Not Requested291576%

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