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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: $7,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,691

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $7,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152019
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatSonic
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,280 $27,095 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $20,020
Base Invoice $25,203 $25,985 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $19,259
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,825          
Floor mats 235 235        
Cargo net 100 100 100 100 100 60
Body kit 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375  
RS Package           800
Sunroof           850
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,749          
Floor mats 185 185        
Cargo net 80 80 80 80 80 55
Body kit 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300  
RS Package           728
Sunroof           774
Options (change) 4,435 2,610 2,375 2,375 2,375 1,710
Options (change) 4,014 2,265 2,080 2,080 2,080 1,557
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 875
Total Price $31,535 $30,525 $34,985 $37,120 $39,190 $22,605
Total Invoice $30,037 $29,070 $33,386 $35,434 $37,419 $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: $6,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,077
Model Year201520152015201520152019
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatSonic
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6S6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,535$30,525$34,985$37,120$39,190$22,605
Adjustments for Features-2,7500-5,500-5,500-5,600-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,785$30,525$29,485$31,620$33,590$22,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,740$700$2,835$4,805$0
Total Invoice$30,037$29,070$33,386$35,434$37,419$21,691
Adjustments for Features-2,6190-5,249-5,250-5,347-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,418$29,070$28,137$30,184$32,072$21,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,652$719$2,766$4,654$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201520152015201520152019
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatSonic
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100   
6-speed manual $150   $150
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Proximity key$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
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Rear side airbags     $300
Rollover sensor     $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
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
Android Auto support     $100
App support     $0
Apple CarPlay support     $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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25 
USB port     $25
Voice control for audio system     $25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$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 
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
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)     $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
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$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$0$5,500$5,500$5,600$365
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6190-5,249-5,250-5,347-350

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20152019
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.2,797 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
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 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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