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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Versa
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Sonic | Sonic | Sonic | Versa | Versa | Versa |
| Trim | LS | LT | LTZ | 1.6S | 1.6SV | 1.6SL |
| Engines | ||||||
| Transmissions | ||||||
| Drivetrains | ||||||
| Tires | ||||||
| Audio Systems | ||||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||||||
| Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | ||||||
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||||
| Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | ||||||
| Homelink. | ||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||
| Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||||||
| When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||
| Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | ||||||
| Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | ||||||
| Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | ||||||
| Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | ||||||
| Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||||||
| Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||||||
| Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||||||
| When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||||
| Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | ||||||
| Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | ||||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
| Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | ||||||
| Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years. | ||||||
| Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||||||
| Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | ||||||
| Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||||||
| Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||||||
| Screen-based navigation system. | ||||||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||||||
| Converts text messages to speech. | ||||||
| In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | ||||||
| Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | ||||||
| Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | ||||||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||||
| Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||||||
| We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||||||
| Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||||||
| Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||||||
| Front row reading lights. | ||||||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||||
| Reports engine speed. | ||||||
| Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||||
| A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
Option Package Contents
Driver Confidence Package
RS Package
MyLink
Tech Package
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