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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: $19,640

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $13,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,600

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $12,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelPassatPassatSonicSonic
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $17,390 $19,705
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $16,520 $18,720
Cargo net 100 100 60 60
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Forward collision warning     395 395
Metal pedals     120  
Sunroof     850 850
Cargo net 80 80 53 53
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Forward collision warning     348 348
Metal pedals     106  
Sunroof     748 748
Options (change) 475 475 1,425 1,305
Options (change) 380 380 1,255 1,149
Destination 850 850 825 825
Total Price $32,975 $35,975 $19,640 $21,835
Total Invoice $31,583 $34,460 $18,600 $20,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,152
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelPassatPassatSonicSonic
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6S6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$32,975$35,975$19,640$21,835
Adjustments for Features-9,220-9,3700-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,755$26,605$19,640$20,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$970
Total Invoice$31,583$34,460$18,600$20,694
Adjustments for Features-8,831-8,9750-1,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,752$25,485$18,600$19,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$933

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2018201820142014
ModelPassatPassatSonicSonic
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$10,290$10,440$1,070$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,220$9,370$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,831-8,9750-1,161

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,275 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic RS

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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