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Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $31,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $27,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelRLSonic
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,300 $16,665
Base Invoice $43,912 $15,832
Sunroof   850
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 0 850
Options (change) 0 748
Destination 615 795
Total Price $49,915 $18,310
Total Invoice $44,527 $17,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,717
Model Year20062012
ModelRLSonic
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$49,915$18,310
Adjustments for Features-8,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,580$18,310
Total Invoice$44,527$17,375
Adjustments for Features-7,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,092$17,375

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062012
ModelRLSonic
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,930$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4350

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062012
ModelRLSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in99.4 in
Length193.6 in173.1 in
Width72.2 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.0 ft3

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