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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: $19,505

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $30,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,713

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $25,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelRLSonicSonic
TrimBaseLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,300 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $43,912 $16,987 $19,003
Convenience Package   875  
Cargo net   60 60
Sunroof     850
Convenience Package   796  
Cargo net   55 55
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 0 935 910
Options (change) 0 851 829
Destination 615 875 875
Total Price $49,915 $19,505 $21,580
Total Invoice $44,527 $18,713 $20,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,481
Model Year200620182018
ModelRLSonicSonic
TrimBaseLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$49,915$19,505$21,580
Adjustments for Features-8,2200-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,695$19,505$20,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,175
Total Invoice$44,527$18,713$20,707
Adjustments for Features-7,3330-864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,194$18,713$19,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,130

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200620182018
ModelRLSonicSonic
TrimBaseLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
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  
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$10,365$2,145$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,220$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,3330-864

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062018
ModelRLSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in99.4 in
Length193.6 in173.9 in
Width72.2 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.2,774 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 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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