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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: $19,020

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,294

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelSonicTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimLTLESESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,755 $25,175 $28,635 $33,975
Base Invoice $16,085 $24,168 $27,490 $32,617
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,390      
FWD       0
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,334      
FWD       0
Options (change) 1,390 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,334 0 0 0
Destination 875 820 820 820
Total Price $19,020 $25,995 $29,455 $34,795
Total Invoice $18,294 $24,988 $28,310 $33,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,112
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelSonicTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimLTLESESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4200hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/65-16235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$19,020$25,995$29,455$34,795
Adjustments for Features0-605-2,020-6,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,020$25,390$27,435$27,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,045$2,585
Total Invoice$18,294$24,988$28,310$33,437
Adjustments for Features0-582-1,941-6,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,294$24,406$26,369$26,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,963$2,477

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2016201220122012
ModelSonicTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimLTLESESEL
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
Remote app$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   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$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$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player $125 $125
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights$125  $125
Compass$0 $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$2,695$3,300$4,715$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$605$2,020$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-582-1,941-6,554

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20162012
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 Weight2,785 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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