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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: $22,605

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $3,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,691

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $3,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122019
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatSonic
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $20,020
Base Invoice $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $19,259
Floor mats 125 125 125          
Cargo net 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 60
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 375 375  
Sunroof 800 800           850
RS Package               800
Floor mats 99 99 99          
Cargo net 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 55
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 300 300  
Sunroof 767 767           774
RS Package               728
Options (change) 1,395 1,395 595 470 470 470 470 1,710
Options (change) 1,235 1,235 468 369 369 369 369 1,557
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 770 770 875
Total Price $25,890 $28,160 $30,360 $29,635 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190 $22,605
Total Invoice $24,757 $26,934 $29,044 $28,369 $29,809 $32,015 $32,739 $21,691

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,455
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122019
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatSonic
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionM5M6S6T6T6S6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$25,890$28,160$30,360$29,635$31,135$33,435$34,190$22,605
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,450-2,165-4,240-4,240-4,340-405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,890$28,010$28,910$27,470$26,895$29,195$29,850$22,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,120$3,020$1,580$1,005$3,305$3,960$0
Total Invoice$24,757$26,934$29,044$28,369$29,809$32,015$32,739$21,691
Adjustments for Features0-143-1,387-2,073-4,059-4,060-4,156-389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,757$26,791$27,657$26,296$25,750$27,955$28,583$21,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,034$2,900$1,539$993$3,198$3,826$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122019
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatSonic
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0       
6-speed manual $150     $150
6-speed automated manual  $1100  $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100   
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel       $100
Proximity key    $250$250$250$250
Remote app       $25
Remote start    $150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver       $75
Knee airbag, passenger       $75
Rear side airbags       $300
Rearview camera       $200
Rollover sensor       $50
Vehicle health reports       $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit       $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity       $0
Android Auto support       $100
App support       $0
Apple CarPlay support       $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325     
CD player   $125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation       $225
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25 
USB port       $25
Voice control for audio system       $25
Voice control for external devices       $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot       $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Compass       $0
Cornering lights  $50 $50$50$50 
Fog lights  $125 $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver       $10
Visor mirror, passenger       $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)       $0
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0 
Upgraded floor mats       $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Wheels, dark finish       $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   $100 
Total Value of Features$1,515$1,665$2,965$3,680$5,755$5,755$5,855$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,450$2,165$4,240$4,240$4,340$405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-143-1,387-2,073-4,059-4,060-4,156-389

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122019
ModelPassatSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in99.4 in
Length191.6 in173.9 in
Width72.2 in68.3 in
Height58.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,797 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

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