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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,270

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,237

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $11,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelTiguanTiguanSonic
TrimSESELLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,215 $33,135 $17,365
Base Invoice $28,087 $31,810 $16,497
Sunroof and Navigation Package 2,210    
FWD   0  
Sunroof     850
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,260
Sunroof and Navigation Package 2,121    
FWD   0  
Sunroof     748
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,197
Options (change) 2,210 0 2,110
Options (change) 2,121 0 1,945
Destination 820 820 795
Total Price $31,245 $33,955 $20,270
Total Invoice $31,028 $32,630 $19,237

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,305
Model Year201120112012
ModelTiguanTiguanSonic
TrimSESELLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,245$33,955$20,270
Adjustments for Features-2,095-5,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,150$28,660$20,270
Cost Above Minimum$490$0$0
Total Invoice$31,028$32,630$19,237
Adjustments for Features-2,080-5,0880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,948$27,542$19,237
Cost Above Minimum$1,406$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201120112012
ModelTiguanTiguanSonic
TrimSESELLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,290$8,490$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,095$5,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,080-5,0880

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112012
ModelTiguanSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in99.4 in
Length174.3 in159.0 in
Width71.2 in68.3 in
Height66.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.2,755 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SE

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
235/50HR18 tires400No
HD radio50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2250100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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