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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,625

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $18,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,902

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $16,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelSonicSonicRoutan
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $16,380 $17,990 $33,600
Base Invoice $15,725 $17,090 $31,323
Cargo net 60 60  
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,285 1,335  
Sunroof   850  
Trim Pack 3     2,325
Cargo net 53 53  
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,233 1,268  
Sunroof   748  
Trim Pack 3     2,053
Options (change) 1,420 2,320 2,400
Options (change) 1,352 2,135 2,119
Destination 825 825 750
Total Price $18,625 $21,135 $36,750
Total Invoice $17,902 $20,050 $34,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,386
Model Year201420142009
ModelSonicSonicRoutan
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine138hp I4138hp I4251hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG25/35 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$18,625$21,135$36,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-7,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,625$19,735$29,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,110$0
Total Invoice$17,902$20,050$34,192
Adjustments for Features0-1,328-6,904
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,902$18,722$27,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201420142009
ModelSonicSonicRoutan
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable console  $200
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Total Value of Features$3,695$5,095$11,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,328-6,904

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20142009
ModelSonicRoutan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase99.4 in121.2 in
Length159.0 in202.5 in
Width68.3 in76.9 in
Height59.7 in68.9 in
Curb Weight2,755 lb.4,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.083.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft3141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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