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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: $19,125

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $12,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,146

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $11,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatSonicSonic
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $17,390 $19,705
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $16,520 $18,720
Cargo net 95 95 95 60 60
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Sunroof       850 850
Cargo net 69 69 69 53 53
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Sunroof       748 748
Options (change) 470 470 470 910 910
Options (change) 369 369 369 801 801
Destination 770 770 770 825 825
Total Price $31,135 $33,435 $34,190 $19,125 $21,440
Total Invoice $29,809 $32,015 $32,739 $18,146 $20,346

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,010
Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatSonicSonic
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,190$19,125$21,440
Adjustments for Features-4,860-4,860-4,9600-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,275$28,575$29,230$19,125$20,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$1,015
Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,739$18,146$20,346
Adjustments for Features-4,653-4,654-4,7500-1,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,156$27,361$27,989$18,146$19,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,205$2,833$0$966

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatSonicSonic
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Digital instruments   $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,930$5,930$6,030$1,070$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,860$4,860$4,960$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,653-4,654-4,7500-1,234

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122014
ModelPassatSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in99.4 in
Length191.6 in173.1 in
Width72.2 in68.3 in
Height58.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.9 ft3

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