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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: $20,080

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $8,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,237

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $8,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201320132013201320132013
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTPremierTDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $26,225 $29,235 $28,925 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $25,150 $28,037 $27,738 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
RS Package 800 800            
Convenience Package 650              
Cargo net 60 60 95 95 95 95 95 95
Sunroof   850 900          
Floor mats     125 125        
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375 375 375
RS Package 728 728            
Convenience Package 592              
Cargo net 55 55 69 69 69 69 69 69
Sunroof   774 862          
Floor mats     99 99        
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300 300 300
Options (change) 1,510 1,710 1,495 595 470 470 470 470
Options (change) 1,375 1,557 1,330 468 369 369 369 369
Destination 875 875 795 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $20,080 $22,380 $28,515 $30,625 $30,190 $31,690 $34,180 $34,790
Total Invoice $19,237 $21,435 $27,275 $29,300 $28,902 $30,342 $32,728 $33,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,332
Model Year20182018201320132013201320132013
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTPremierTDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,080$22,380$28,515$30,625$30,190$31,690$34,180$34,790
Adjustments for Features0-900-795-2,095-2,910-4,985-4,985-5,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,080$21,480$27,720$28,530$27,280$26,705$29,195$29,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$1,015$1,825$575$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$19,237$21,435$27,275$29,300$28,902$30,342$32,728$33,315
Adjustments for Features0-862-760-2,004-2,786-4,773-4,773-4,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,237$20,573$26,515$27,296$26,116$25,569$27,955$28,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,336$946$1,727$547$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018201320132013201320132013
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTPremierTDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150     
6-speed automated manual   $1100  $1100$1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100      
Proximity key$250$250   $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25      
Remote start     $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75      
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75      
Rear side airbags$300$300      
Rearview camera$200$200  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Vehicle health reports$0$0      
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0      
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75$75$75
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0      
Android Auto support$100$100      
App support$0$0      
Apple CarPlay support$100$100      
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325    
CD player    $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25      
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225      
Traffic information    $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25      
Voice control for audio system$25$25      
Voice control for external devices$0$0      
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Compass$0$0      
Cornering lights   $50 $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125 $125 $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0      
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50   
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, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0$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   $100
Total Value of Features$1,920$2,820$2,715$4,015$4,830$6,905$6,905$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$795$2,095$2,910$4,985$4,985$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-862-760-2,004-2,786-4,773-4,773-4,869

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182013
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.3,167 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

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%
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%

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%

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