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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,105

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $14,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,392

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $14,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelSonicTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimLTLSLT2LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,755 $28,700 $34,005 $36,505
Base Invoice $16,085 $28,556 $32,305 $34,680
Rearview camera 200      
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
All-weather floor mats 140 150 150 150
Cargo net 60      
Cargo cover   140 140 140
Satellite radio   2,505    
Rearview camera 182      
Engine-block heater 68 68 68 68
All-weather floor mats 127 136 136 136
Cargo net 55      
Cargo cover   127 127 127
Satellite radio   2,401    
Options (change) 475 2,870 365 365
Options (change) 432 2,732 331 331
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $18,105 $32,465 $35,265 $37,765
Total Invoice $17,392 $32,183 $33,531 $35,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,737
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelSonicTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimLTLSLT2LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4281hp V6281hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15245/70-17255/65-18255/65-18
Total Price$18,105$32,465$35,265$37,765
Adjustments for Features0-3,005-4,630-5,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,105$29,460$30,635$31,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,175$2,450
Total Invoice$17,392$32,183$33,531$35,906
Adjustments for Features0-2,979-4,402-5,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,392$29,204$29,129$30,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$0$1,210

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelSonicTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimLTLSLT2LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Infotainment 
App support$0  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  $25
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,270$4,275$5,900$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,005$4,630$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,979-4,402-5,567

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162016
ModelSonicTraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in118.9 in
Length159.0 in203.7 in
Width68.3 in78.5 in
Height59.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight2,720 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.070.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LS

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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