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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: $21,905

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $16,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,054

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $16,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122019
ModelRoutanRoutanSonic
TrimSELSEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,890 $44,280 $20,020
Base Invoice $36,337 $42,465 $19,259
Engine-block heater 75 75 100
Cargo net     60
Sunroof     850
Engine-block heater 66 66 91
Cargo net     55
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 75 75 1,010
Options (change) 66 66 920
Destination 820 820 875
Total Price $38,785 $45,175 $21,905
Total Invoice $37,223 $43,351 $21,054

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,458
Model Year201220122019
ModelRoutanRoutanSonic
TrimSELSEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6283hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17205/50-17
Total Price$38,785$45,175$21,905
Adjustments for Features-8,035-11,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,750$33,440$21,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,690$0
Total Invoice$37,223$43,351$21,054
Adjustments for Features-7,711-11,2610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,512$32,090$21,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,578$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201220122019
ModelRoutanRoutanSonic
TrimSELSEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$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 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Front side airbags  $350
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags  $300
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$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Sliding center console$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$10,980$14,680$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,035$11,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,711-11,2610

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122019
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.2,820 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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