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Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,305

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $14,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,363

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $13,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelTLTLSonic
TrimBaseSH-AWDPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,705 $39,255 $19,720
Base Invoice $33,527 $36,812 $18,931
Cargo net     60
Sunroof     850
RS Package     800
Cargo net     55
Sunroof     774
RS Package     728
Options (change) 0 0 1,710
Options (change) 0 0 1,557
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $36,600 $40,150 $22,305
Total Invoice $34,422 $37,707 $21,363

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,571
Model Year201220122017
ModelTLTLSonic
TrimBaseSH-AWDPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8276, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$36,600$40,150$22,305
Adjustments for Features-2,645-4,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,955$35,305$22,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$34,422$37,707$21,363
Adjustments for Features-2,488-4,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,934$33,157$21,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,223$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201220122017
ModelTLTLSonic
TrimBaseSH-AWDPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,490$7,690$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,645$4,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,488-4,5500

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122017
ModelTLSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length194.0 in173.9 in
Width74.0 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested37537%
Total Not Requested65063%

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