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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: $21,680

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,574

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420152015
ModelPassatPassatPassatSonicSonic
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $18,235 $19,945
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $17,323 $18,948
Cargo net 95 95 95 60 60
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Dusk Package       2,030  
Sunroof       850 850
Cargo net 69 69 69 53 53
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Dusk Package       1,847  
Sunroof       748 748
Options (change) 470 470 470 2,940 910
Options (change) 369 369 369 2,648 801
Destination 820 820 820 825 825
Total Price $32,585 $34,685 $35,555 $22,000 $21,680
Total Invoice $31,200 $33,215 $34,049 $20,796 $20,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,283
Model Year20142014201420152015
ModelPassatPassatPassatSonicSonic
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6M6M6
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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,585$34,685$35,555$22,000$21,680
Adjustments for Features-4,610-4,610-4,7100-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,975$30,075$30,845$22,000$21,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$395$0
Total Invoice$31,200$33,215$34,049$20,796$20,574
Adjustments for Features-4,414-4,415-4,5100-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,786$28,800$29,539$20,796$20,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,014$2,753$293$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20142014201420152015
ModelPassatPassatPassatSonicSonic
Trim1.8T 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  
6-speed manual   $150$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 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
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  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
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$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
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  
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  
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, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,630$5,630$5,730$1,020$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,610$4,610$4,710$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,414-4,415-4,5100-71

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20142015
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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