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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: $23,445

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $10,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082020
ModelPassatPassatSonic
TrimLuxVR6Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,100 $36,050 $20,720
iPod integration 199 199  
Rear side airbags 350 350  
All-weather floor mats 185 185 140
Body kit 1,650 1,650  
Rear spoiler 479 479  
Heated front seats 225 225  
RS Package     800
Cargo net     60
Sunroof     850
iPod integration 176 176  
Rear side airbags 310 310  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 127
Body kit 1,390 1,390  
Rear spoiler 310 310  
Heated front seats 199 199  
RS Package     728
Cargo net     55
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 3,088 3,088 1,850
Options (change) 2,530 2,530 1,684
Destination 690 690 875
Total Price $33,878 $39,828 $23,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,353
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,920
Model Year200820082020
ModelPassatPassatSonic
TrimLuxVR6Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$33,878$39,828$23,445
Adjustments for Features-3,080-3,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,798$36,043$23,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,245$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200820082020
ModelPassatPassatSonic
TrimLuxVR6Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$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 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,965$6,670$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,080$3,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,848-3,4990

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082020
ModelPassatSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in99.4 in
Length188.2 in173.9 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height58.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,858 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
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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