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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: $20,680

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $13,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,783

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $12,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatSonicSonic
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $16,987 $19,003
Floor mats 235        
Cargo net 100 100 100 60 60
Body kit 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Driver Confidence Package       495 495
Convenience Package       650  
RS Package       800 800
Metal pedals       105 105
Sunroof         850
Floor mats 185        
Cargo net 80 80 80 55 55
Body kit 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Driver Confidence Package       450 450
Convenience Package       592  
RS Package       728 728
Metal pedals       96 96
Sunroof         774
Options (change) 2,610 2,375 2,375 2,110 2,310
Options (change) 2,265 2,080 2,080 1,921 2,103
Destination 820 820 820 875 875
Total Price $33,925 $37,465 $40,030 $20,680 $22,980
Total Invoice $32,330 $35,765 $38,225 $19,783 $21,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,319
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatSonicSonic
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6M6M6
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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$33,925$37,465$40,030$20,680$22,980
Adjustments for Features-6,535-8,645-8,7450-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,390$28,820$31,285$20,680$22,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$3,895$0$1,400
Total Invoice$32,330$35,765$38,225$19,783$21,981
Adjustments for Features-6,228-8,253-8,3510-861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,102$27,512$29,874$19,783$21,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$3,772$0$1,337

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatSonicSonic
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Cruise control   $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Remote start $150$150  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Automatic braking, low-speed$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  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Compass   $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0$0
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 leather seating surfaces    $0
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$8,280$10,390$10,490$1,745$2,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,535$8,645$8,745$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,228-8,253-8,3510-861

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,231 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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