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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: $10,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,237

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015201520152015
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTPremier1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $26,280 $27,095 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $25,203 $25,985 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
RS Package 800 800          
Convenience Package 650            
Cargo net 60 60 100 100 100 100 100
Sunroof   850          
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,825        
Floor mats     235 235      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375 375
Body kit     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
RS Package 728 728          
Convenience Package 592            
Cargo net 55 55 80 80 80 80 80
Sunroof   774          
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,749        
Floor mats     185 185      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300 300
Body kit     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 1,510 1,710 4,435 2,610 2,375 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 1,375 1,557 4,014 2,265 2,080 2,080 2,080
Destination 875 875 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $20,080 $22,380 $31,535 $30,525 $34,985 $37,120 $39,190
Total Invoice $19,237 $21,435 $30,037 $29,070 $33,386 $35,434 $37,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,671
Model Year2018201820152015201520152015
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTPremier1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,080$22,380$31,535$30,525$34,985$37,120$39,190
Adjustments for Features0-900-3,285-535-6,035-6,035-6,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,080$21,480$28,250$29,990$28,950$31,085$33,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0$1,740$700$2,835$4,805
Total Invoice$19,237$21,435$30,037$29,070$33,386$35,434$37,419
Adjustments for Features0-862-3,129-509-5,759-5,761-5,858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,237$20,573$26,908$28,561$27,627$29,673$31,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,336$0$1,653$719$2,765$4,653

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820152015201520152015
ModelSonicSonicPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTPremier1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100     
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote start    $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Rear side airbags$300$300     
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75 $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Sunroof $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$325$325
CD player  $125    
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600 $600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Traffic + travel information    $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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0     
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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, driver seat  $100$100$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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450$450$450
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$1,770$2,670$5,055$2,305$7,805$7,805$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$3,285$535$6,035$6,035$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-862-3,129-509-5,759-5,761-5,858

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182015
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.3,173 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
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 kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bodyside moldings75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested127551%
Total Not Requested122549%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

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

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