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Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,010

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $12,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,040

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $11,471

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelA3A3Sonic
Trim2.0T3.2LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $17,365
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $16,497
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Premium Package 1,500    
Sunroof     850
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441  
Rear side airbags 325 325  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Premium Package 1,396    
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 3,925 2,425 850
Options (change) 3,651 2,255 748
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $31,670 $39,125 $19,010
Total Invoice $29,511 $36,444 $18,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,295
Model Year200920092012
ModelA3A3Sonic
Trim2.0T3.2LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionM6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,670$39,125$19,010
Adjustments for Features-2,335-6,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,335$33,065$19,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,730$0
Total Invoice$29,511$36,444$18,040
Adjustments for Features-2,176-5,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,335$30,799$18,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,464$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200920092012
ModelA3A3Sonic
Trim2.0T3.2LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
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
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,280$8,005$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$6,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,176-5,6450

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092012
ModelA3Sonic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in99.4 in
Length168.7 in159.0 in
Width69.5 in68.3 in
Height56.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80576%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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