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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: $20,630

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $15,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,737

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $14,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelTLTLSonicSonic
TrimBaseSH-AWDLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,705 $39,255 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $33,527 $36,812 $16,987 $19,003
Convenience Package     650  
Fun & Sun Package     550  
RS Package     800 800
Cargo net     60 60
Sunroof       850
Convenience Package     592  
Fun & Sun Package     500  
RS Package     728 728
Cargo net     55 55
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 0 0 2,060 1,710
Options (change) 0 0 1,875 1,557
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $36,600 $40,150 $20,630 $22,380
Total Invoice $34,422 $37,707 $19,737 $21,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,774
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelTLTLSonicSonic
TrimBaseSH-AWDLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8276, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,600$40,150$20,630$22,380
Adjustments for Features-3,095-5,29500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,505$34,855$20,630$22,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$1,750
Total Invoice$34,422$37,707$19,737$21,435
Adjustments for Features-2,911-4,97300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,511$32,734$19,737$21,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,223$0$1,698

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelTLTLSonicSonic
TrimBaseSH-AWDLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$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$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 
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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights  $125$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$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$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$0
Folding second row seats  $300$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
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,490$7,690$2,395$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,095$5,295$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,911-4,97300

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122018
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 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 key250No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

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