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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: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $18,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $17,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelTLTLSonic
TrimBaseSH-AWDLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,905 $39,455 $16,665
Base Invoice $33,712 $36,998 $15,832
Sunroof     850
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 0 0 850
Options (change) 0 0 748
Destination 895 895 795
Total Price $36,800 $40,350 $18,310
Total Invoice $34,607 $37,893 $17,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,826
Model Year201320132012
ModelTLTLSonic
TrimBaseSH-AWDLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
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$36,800$40,350$18,310
Adjustments for Features-4,685-6,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,115$33,465$18,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$34,607$37,893$17,375
Adjustments for Features-4,406-6,4660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,201$31,427$17,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,226$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201320132012
ModelTLTLSonic
TrimBaseSH-AWDLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
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
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
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 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,030$8,230$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,685$6,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,406-6,4660

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20132012
ModelTLSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length194.0 in173.1 in
Width74.0 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.2,728 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 ft314.0 ft3

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