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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: $20,845

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,784

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelSonicTiguanTiguan
TrimLTZSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,850 $28,635 $33,975
Base Invoice $16,958 $27,490 $32,617
Sunroof 850    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,335    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,890  
FWD     0
Sunroof 748    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,268    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,815  
FWD     0
Options (change) 2,185 1,890 0
Options (change) 2,016 1,815 0
Destination 810 820 820
Total Price $20,845 $31,345 $34,795
Total Invoice $19,784 $30,125 $33,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,207
Model Year201320122012
ModelSonicTiguanTiguan
TrimLTZSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$20,845$31,345$34,795
Adjustments for Features0-2,220-5,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,845$29,125$29,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$19,784$30,125$33,437
Adjustments for Features0-2,134-5,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,784$27,991$28,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$189

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201320122012
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 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
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
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,245$5,465$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,220$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,134-5,257

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20132012
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SE

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

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