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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: $20,080

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $10,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,237

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,833

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatSonicSonic
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,280 $27,095 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $25,203 $25,985 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $16,987 $19,003
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,825            
Floor mats 235 235          
Cargo net 100 100 100 100 100 60 60
Body kit 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375    
RS Package           800 800
Convenience Package           650  
Sunroof             850
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,749            
Floor mats 185 185          
Cargo net 80 80 80 80 80 55 55
Body kit 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300    
RS Package           728 728
Convenience Package           592  
Sunroof             774
Options (change) 4,435 2,610 2,375 2,375 2,375 1,510 1,710
Options (change) 4,014 2,265 2,080 2,080 2,080 1,375 1,557
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 875 875
Total Price $31,535 $30,525 $34,985 $37,120 $39,190 $20,080 $22,380
Total Invoice $30,037 $29,070 $33,386 $35,434 $37,419 $19,237 $21,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,671
Model Year2015201520152015201520182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatSonicSonic
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6S6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$31,535$30,525$34,985$37,120$39,190$20,080$22,380
Adjustments for Features-3,285-535-6,035-6,035-6,1350-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,250$29,990$28,950$31,085$33,055$20,080$21,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,740$700$2,835$4,805$0$1,400
Total Invoice$30,037$29,070$33,386$35,434$37,419$19,237$21,435
Adjustments for Features-3,129-509-5,759-5,761-5,8580-862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,908$28,561$27,627$29,673$31,561$19,237$20,573
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,653$719$2,765$4,653$0$1,336

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2015201520152015201520182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatSonicSonic
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100    
6-speed manual $150   $150$150
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Proximity key$250 $250$250$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$150  
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Rear side airbags     $300$300
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Sunroof$900 $900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0$0
Android Auto support     $100$100
App support     $0$0
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325  
CD player$125      
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25  
USB port     $25$25
Voice control for audio system     $25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150  
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights$50 $50$50$50  
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$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$50$50  
Floor mats, second row (optional)     $0$0
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450  
Upgraded floor mats     $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Wheels, dark finish      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100  
Total Value of Features$5,055$2,305$7,805$7,805$7,905$1,770$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,285$535$6,035$6,035$6,135$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,129-509-5,759-5,761-5,8580-862

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,173 lb.2,774 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bodyside moldings75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested127551%
Total Not Requested122549%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

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 key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

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