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Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,820

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $14,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,739

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $14,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelRDXSonicSonic
TrimBaseLTZRS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,670 $20,345 $20,095
Base Invoice $33,872 $19,328 $19,090
Sunroof   850 850
Sunroof   774 774
Options (change) 0 850 850
Options (change) 0 774 774
Destination 975 875 875
Total Price $36,645 $22,070 $21,820
Total Invoice $34,847 $20,977 $20,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,547
Model Year201720162016
ModelRDXSonicSonic
TrimBaseLTZRS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine279hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,645$22,070$21,820
Adjustments for Features-3,7950-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,850$22,070$21,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$34,847$20,977$20,739
Adjustments for Features-3,6090-48
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,238$20,977$20,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$286$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201720162016
ModelRDXSonicSonic
TrimBaseLTZRS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,540$2,745$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,795$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6090-48

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172016
ModelRDXSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in99.4 in
Length184.4 in159.0 in
Width73.7 in68.3 in
Height65.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,721 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft347.7 ft3

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