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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: $22,215

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,045

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelPassatPassatSonicSonic
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $18,235 $19,945
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $17,323 $18,948
Cargo net 100 100 60 60
All-weather floor mats 235 235 140 140
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Forward collision warning     395 395
Dusk Package     2,030  
Metal pedals     105  
Sunroof     850 850
Cargo net 80 80 53 53
All-weather floor mats 185 185 123 123
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Forward collision warning     348 348
Dusk Package     1,847  
Metal pedals     92  
Sunroof     748 748
Options (change) 710 710 3,580 1,445
Options (change) 565 565 3,211 1,272
Destination 850 850 825 825
Total Price $33,210 $36,210 $22,640 $22,215
Total Invoice $31,768 $34,645 $21,359 $21,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,061
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelPassatPassatSonicSonic
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6S6M6M6
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)235/45-18235/45-18215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$33,210$36,210$22,640$22,215
Adjustments for Features-8,010-8,16000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,200$28,050$22,640$22,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$425$0
Total Invoice$31,768$34,645$21,359$21,045
Adjustments for Features-7,662-7,80700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,106$26,838$21,359$21,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,732$314$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2018201820152015
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  
6-speed manual  $150$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 start$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
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$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
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  
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  
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$9,230$9,380$1,220$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,010$8,160$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,662-7,80700

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182015
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 warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic RS

Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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