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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: $18,970

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $8,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,999

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $8,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162013
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatSonic
Trim1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,280 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $17,250
Base Invoice $25,203 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $16,388
Floor mats 235 235      
Cargo net 100 100 100 100 60
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375  
Sunroof         850
Floor mats 185 185      
Cargo net 80 80 80 80 53
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300  
Sunroof         748
Options (change) 710 710 475 475 910
Options (change) 565 565 380 380 801
Destination 820 820 820 820 810
Total Price $27,810 $32,025 $35,565 $38,130 $18,970
Total Invoice $26,588 $30,630 $34,065 $36,525 $17,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,376
Model Year20162016201620162013
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatSonic
Trim1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$27,810$32,025$35,565$38,130$18,970
Adjustments for Features-3,360-7,585-9,695-9,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,450$24,440$25,870$28,335$18,970
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$1,430$3,895$0
Total Invoice$26,588$30,630$34,065$36,525$17,999
Adjustments for Features-3,212-7,255-9,286-9,3830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,376$23,375$24,779$27,142$17,999
Cost Above Minimum$1$0$1,404$3,767$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162016201620162013
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatSonic
Trim1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start  $150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,555$8,780$10,890$10,990$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,360$7,585$9,695$9,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,212-7,255-9,286-9,3830

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162013
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 Weight3,231 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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