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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: $18,490

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $12,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,783

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $13,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelTiguanTiguanSonicSonic
TrimSESELLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,215 $33,135 $16,380 $17,990
Base Invoice $28,087 $31,810 $15,725 $17,090
Sunroof and Navigation Package 2,210      
FWD   0    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,285 1,335
Sunroof       850
Sunroof and Navigation Package 2,121      
FWD   0    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,233 1,268
Sunroof       748
Options (change) 2,210 0 1,285 2,185
Options (change) 2,121 0 1,233 2,016
Destination 820 820 825 825
Total Price $31,245 $33,955 $18,490 $21,000
Total Invoice $31,028 $32,630 $17,783 $19,931

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,485
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelTiguanTiguanSonicSonic
TrimSESELLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG25/35 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$31,245$33,955$18,490$21,000
Adjustments for Features-3,420-6,6200-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,825$27,335$18,490$19,600
Cost Above Minimum$490$0$0$1,110
Total Invoice$31,028$32,630$17,783$19,931
Adjustments for Features-3,396-6,3620-1,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,632$26,268$17,783$18,602
Cost Above Minimum$1,364$0$0$819

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelTiguanTiguanSonicSonic
TrimSESELLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$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$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 
App support   $0
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0$0  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $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$5,940$9,140$2,520$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,420$6,620$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,396-6,3620-1,329

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112014
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 LT

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

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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