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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Sonic 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
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseSonic
TrimLSLT2LTLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,700 $34,005 $36,505 $16,755
Base Invoice $28,556 $32,305 $34,680 $16,085
Cargo cover 140 140 140  
Satellite radio 2,505      
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
All-weather floor mats 150 150 150 140
Cargo net       60
Rearview camera       200
Cargo cover 127 127 127  
Satellite radio 2,401      
Engine-block heater 68 68 68 68
All-weather floor mats 136 136 136 127
Cargo net       55
Rearview camera       182
Options (change) 2,870 365 365 475
Options (change) 2,732 331 331 432
Destination 895 895 895 875
Total Price $32,465 $35,265 $37,765 $18,105
Total Invoice $32,183 $33,531 $35,906 $17,392

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,737
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseSonic
TrimLSLT2LTLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6281hp V6281hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-17255/65-18255/65-18195/65-15
Total Price$32,465$35,265$37,765$18,105
Adjustments for Features-3,005-4,630-5,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,460$30,635$31,910$18,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$2,450$0
Total Invoice$32,183$33,531$35,906$17,392
Adjustments for Features-2,979-4,402-5,5670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,204$29,129$30,339$17,392
Cost Above Minimum$75$0$1,210$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseSonic
TrimLSLT2LTLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
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$4,275$5,900$7,125$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,005$4,630$5,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,979-4,402-5,5670

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162016
ModelTraverseSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in99.4 in
Length203.7 in159.0 in
Width78.5 in68.3 in
Height69.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,646 lb.2,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft347.7 ft3

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