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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,415

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,280

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $9,772

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3SonicSonic
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3LTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $18,791 $19,090
Cold Weather Package 500 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350    
Cargo net 150 150 150 150 60 60
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 180 140 140
Metal pedals 195 195 195   95  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250 250      
iPod integration 350 350 350      
Active Lane Assist       650    
Forward collision warning         395 395
Dusk Package         1,715  
Sunroof         850 850
Cold Weather Package 467 467 467      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511    
Rear side airbags 325 325 325 325    
Cargo net 139 139 139 139 55 55
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 168 127 127
Metal pedals 181 181 181   86  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233 233      
iPod integration 325 325 325      
Active Lane Assist       605    
Forward collision warning         359 359
Dusk Package         1,561  
Sunroof         774 774
Options (change) 2,525 2,525 2,525 1,880 3,255 1,445
Options (change) 2,349 2,349 2,349 1,748 2,962 1,315
Destination 895 895 895 895 875 875
Total Price $33,320 $36,020 $36,620 $43,875 $23,910 $22,415
Total Invoice $31,052 $33,562 $34,120 $40,867 $22,628 $21,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,680
Model Year201520152015201520162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3SonicSonic
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3LTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionS6S6S6S6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$33,320$36,020$36,620$43,875$23,910$22,415
Adjustments for Features-2,245-2,245-3,945-6,520-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,075$33,775$32,675$37,355$22,810$22,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$6,280$395$0
Total Invoice$31,052$33,562$34,120$40,867$22,628$21,280
Adjustments for Features-2,092-2,092-3,676-6,073-1,0410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,960$31,470$30,444$34,794$21,587$21,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$1,484$5,834$307$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201520152015201520162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3SonicSonic
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3LTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote start    $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200  
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
USB port    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75  
Compass    $0$0
Digital instruments    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$4,790$4,790$6,490$9,065$3,645$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,245$2,245$3,945$6,520$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,092-2,092-3,676-6,073-1,0410

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20152016
ModelA3 / S3Sonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in99.4 in
Length175.4 in173.1 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height55.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.2,734 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

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

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

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

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

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

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Active Lane Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic RS

Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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