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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: $18,970

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $29,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,999

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $25,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelRLSonic
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $17,250
Base Invoice $42,801 $16,388
Cargo net   60
Sunroof   850
Cargo net   53
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 0 910
Options (change) 0 801
Destination 885 810
Total Price $48,085 $18,970
Total Invoice $43,686 $17,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,787
Model Year20112013
ModelRLSonic
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$48,085$18,970
Adjustments for Features-7,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,490$18,970
Total Invoice$43,686$17,999
Adjustments for Features-6,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,786$17,999

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112013
ModelRLSonic
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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 door panel trim$250 
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 height adjuster, passenger 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,215$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9000

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112013
ModelRLSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in99.4 in
Length195.8 in173.1 in
Width72.7 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,100 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 Volume13.8 ft314.9 ft3

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