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Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,415

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $15,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,741

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $14,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelRoutanRoutanSonic
TrimSESELLT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,770 $37,390 $16,455
Base Invoice $30,467 $35,857 $15,797
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Cargo net     60
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Cargo net     53
Options (change) 75 75 135
Options (change) 66 66 119
Destination 820 820 825
Total Price $32,665 $38,285 $17,415
Total Invoice $31,353 $36,743 $16,741

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,298
Model Year201120112015
ModelRoutanRoutanSonic
TrimSESELLT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6283hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17195/65-15
Total Price$32,665$38,285$17,415
Adjustments for Features-4,495-10,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,170$28,200$17,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$0
Total Invoice$31,353$36,743$16,741
Adjustments for Features-4,314-9,6790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,039$27,064$16,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201120112015
ModelRoutanRoutanSonic
TrimSESELLT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, third row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Front side airbags  $350
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable console$200$200 
Roof rails $250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Sliding center console $50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player $0 
iPod integration $100 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information $25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Voice recorder $0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats $150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$7,240$12,830$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,495$10,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,314-9,6790

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112015
ModelRoutanSonic
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in99.4 in
Length202.5 in159.0 in
Width76.9 in68.3 in
Height68.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.2,690 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft347.7 ft3

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