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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: $20,635

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $11,029

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,765

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelPassatSonic
TrimKomfortLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $17,530
Base Invoice $26,436 $16,829
Rear side airbags 350  
All-weather floor mats 185 140
Body kit 1,650  
Rear spoiler 479  
RS Package   800
Convenience Package   650
1.8L I4   -750
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,390
Rear side airbags 310  
All-weather floor mats 145 127
Body kit 1,390  
Rear spoiler 310  
RS Package   728
Convenience Package   592
1.8L I4   -682
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,296
Options (change) 2,664 2,230
Options (change) 2,155 2,061
Destination 700 875
Total Price $31,664 $20,635
Total Invoice $29,291 $19,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,869
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,453
Model Year20092017
ModelPassatSonic
TrimKomfortLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$31,664$20,635
Adjustments for Features-1,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,504$20,635
Total Invoice$29,291$19,765
Adjustments for Features-1,0730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,218$19,765

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092017
ModelPassatSonic
TrimKomfortLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$4,030$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0730

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,344 lb.2,837 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 LT

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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