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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,020

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $12,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,921

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelPassatSonicSonic
Trim3.6 VR6LTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $27,513 $18,791 $19,090
Sport Package 300    
Luxury #1 Package 2,750    
Rear side airbags 350    
All-weather floor mats 185 140 140
Dusk Package   1,715  
Cargo net   60 60
Sunroof   850 850
Sport Package 274    
Luxury #1 Package 2,513    
Rear side airbags 310    
All-weather floor mats 145 127 127
Dusk Package   1,561  
Cargo net   55 55
Sunroof   774 774
Options (change) 3,585 2,765 1,050
Options (change) 3,242 2,517 956
Destination 630 875 875
Total Price $34,165 $23,420 $22,020
Total Invoice $31,385 $22,183 $20,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,653
Model Year200620162016
ModelPassatSonicSonic
Trim3.6 VR6LTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,165$23,420$22,020
Adjustments for Features-3,060-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,105$22,320$22,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$31,385$22,183$20,921
Adjustments for Features-2,811-1,0420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,574$21,141$20,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$220$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200620162016
ModelPassatSonicSonic
Trim3.6 VR6LTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150 
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Digital instruments $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,455$2,495$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,811-1,0420

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062016
ModelPassatSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in99.4 in
Length188.2 in173.1 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height58.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,734 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested166543%
Total Not Requested216557%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested42529%

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