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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: $23,045

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $4,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,036

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $4,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelPassatPassatPassatSonic
Trim2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $31,650 $34,650 $19,720
Base Invoice $25,217 $30,353 $33,230 $18,931
Cargo net 100 100 100 60
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 140
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Driver Confidence Package       495
Metal pedals       105
Sunroof       850
RS Package       800
Cargo net 80 80 80 55
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 127
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Driver Confidence Package       450
Metal pedals       96
Sunroof       774
RS Package       728
Options (change) 710 710 710 2,450
Options (change) 565 565 565 2,230
Destination 850 850 850 875
Total Price $27,855 $33,210 $36,210 $23,045
Total Invoice $26,632 $31,768 $34,645 $22,036

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,524
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelPassatPassatPassatSonic
Trim2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4174hp I4280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$27,855$33,210$36,210$23,045
Adjustments for Features-1,610-7,535-7,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,245$25,675$28,525$23,045
Cost Above Minimum$570$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$26,632$31,768$34,645$22,036
Adjustments for Features-1,539-7,208-7,3530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,093$24,560$27,292$22,036
Cost Above Minimum$533$0$2,732$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelPassatPassatPassatSonic
Trim2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100
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$200 
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$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $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 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $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 
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 
Voice control for audio system$25  $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Compass   $0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$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$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450
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$4,005$9,930$10,080$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,610$7,535$7,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,539-7,208-7,3530

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,275 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 Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32532%
Total Not Requested70068%

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