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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: $18,970

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,873

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,999

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $9,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelPassatPassatPassatSonic
TrimKomfortLuxVR6LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,100 $36,050 $17,250
Base Invoice $26,064 $28,107 $33,597 $16,388
Rear side airbags 350 350 350  
Rear spoiler 479 479 479  
Heated front seats 225 225 225  
iPod integration 199 199 199  
Cargo net       60
Sunroof       850
Rear side airbags 310 310 310  
Rear spoiler 310 310 310  
Heated front seats 199 199 199  
iPod integration 176 176 176  
Cargo net       53
Sunroof       748
Options (change) 1,253 1,253 1,253 910
Options (change) 995 995 995 801
Destination 690 690 690 810
Total Price $29,843 $32,043 $37,993 $18,970
Total Invoice $27,749 $29,792 $35,282 $17,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,858
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,944
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelPassatPassatPassatSonic
TrimKomfortLuxVR6LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8600, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$29,843$32,043$37,993$18,970
Adjustments for Features-2,290-5,215-5,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,553$26,828$32,073$18,970
Cost Above Minimum$725$0$5,245$0
Total Invoice$27,749$29,792$35,282$17,999
Adjustments for Features-2,129-4,849-5,4980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,620$24,943$29,784$17,999
Cost Above Minimum$677$0$4,841$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2008200820082013
ModelPassatPassatPassatSonic
TrimKomfortLuxVR6LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
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$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)   $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 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,550$6,475$7,180$1,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$5,215$5,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,129-4,849-5,4980

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082013
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.2,728 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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