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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: $10,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,237

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelSonicTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimLTZWolfsburgSportSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,365 $30,095 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $16,497 $28,865 $31,239 $33,120
Sunroof 850      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260      
Sunroof 748      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,197      
Options (change) 2,110 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,945 0 0 0
Destination 795 865 865 865
Total Price $20,270 $30,960 $33,470 $35,365
Total Invoice $19,237 $29,730 $32,104 $33,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,781
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelSonicTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimLTZWolfsburgSportSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4200hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/65-16235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$20,270$30,960$33,470$35,365
Adjustments for Features0-3,070-6,345-6,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,270$27,890$27,125$29,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$765$0$1,995
Total Invoice$19,237$29,730$32,104$33,985
Adjustments for Features0-2,948-6,086-6,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,237$26,782$26,018$27,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$764$0$1,966

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelSonicTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimLTZWolfsburgSportSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,045$6,115$9,390$9,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,070$6,345$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,948-6,086-6,001

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122017
ModelSonicTiguan
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in102.5 in
Length159.0 in174.5 in
Width68.3 in71.2 in
Height59.7 in65.6 in
Curb Weight2,755 lb.3,404 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 in55.0 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,
Maximum
47.7 ft356.1 ft3

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