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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: $19,480

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $18,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,696

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $18,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelRoutanSonicSonic
TrimSELLTPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,390 $17,795 $19,795
Base Invoice $35,857 $17,083 $19,003
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Convenience Package   650  
Cargo net   60 60
Sunroof     850
Engine-block heater 66 91 91
Convenience Package   592  
Cargo net   55 55
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 75 810 1,010
Options (change) 66 738 920
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $38,285 $19,480 $21,680
Total Invoice $36,743 $18,696 $20,798

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,664
Model Year201120182018
ModelRoutanSonicSonic
TrimSELLTPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$38,285$19,480$21,680
Adjustments for Features-8,7350-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,550$19,480$20,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$36,743$18,696$20,798
Adjustments for Features-8,3830-1,007
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,360$18,696$19,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,095

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201120182018
ModelRoutanSonicSonic
TrimSELLTPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable console$200  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$11,705$2,970$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,735$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,3830-1,007

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112018
ModelRoutanSonic
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in99.4 in
Length202.5 in159.8 in
Width76.9 in68.3 in
Height68.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.2,785 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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