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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,270

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,237

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $11,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelSonicTiguanTiguan
TrimLTZSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,365 $28,215 $33,135
Base Invoice $16,497 $28,087 $31,810
Sunroof 850    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   2,210  
FWD     0
Sunroof 748    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,197    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   2,121  
FWD     0
Options (change) 2,110 2,210 0
Options (change) 1,945 2,121 0
Destination 795 820 820
Total Price $20,270 $31,245 $33,955
Total Invoice $19,237 $31,028 $32,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,305
Model Year201220112011
ModelSonicTiguanTiguan
TrimLTZSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$20,270$31,245$33,955
Adjustments for Features0-2,095-5,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,270$29,150$28,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$0
Total Invoice$19,237$31,028$32,630
Adjustments for Features0-2,080-5,088
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,237$28,948$27,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,406$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201220112011
ModelSonicTiguanTiguan
TrimLTZSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,195$5,290$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,095$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,080-5,088

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122011
ModelSonicTiguan
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in102.5 in
Length159.0 in174.3 in
Width68.3 in71.2 in
Height59.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,755 lb.3,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.023.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SE

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
235/50HR18 tires400No
HD radio50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2250100%

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