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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: $23,905

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $10,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162020
ModelPassatPassatPassatSonic
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $20,720
Floor mats 235      
Cargo net 100 100 100 60
Body kit 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Driver Confidence Package       495
RS Package       800
Metal pedals       105
Sunroof       850
Floor mats 185      
Cargo net 80 80 80 55
Body kit 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Driver Confidence Package       450
RS Package       728
Metal pedals       96
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 2,610 2,375 2,375 2,310
Options (change) 2,265 2,080 2,080 2,103
Destination 820 820 820 875
Total Price $33,925 $37,465 $40,030 $23,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,887
Model Year2016201620162020
ModelPassatPassatPassatSonic
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$33,925$37,465$40,030$23,905
Adjustments for Features-4,685-6,795-6,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,240$30,670$33,135$23,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$3,895$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2016201620162020
ModelPassatPassatPassatSonic
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $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
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $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
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass   $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
Visor mirror, passenger   $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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,380$9,490$9,590$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,685$6,795$6,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,465-6,487-6,5840

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162020
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.2,858 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 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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