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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: $22,550

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $12,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,586

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $10,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Sonic
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $19,720
Base Invoice $28,738 $31,806 $39,527 $18,931
iPod integration 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350  
Cargo net 150 150 150 60
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 140
Metal pedals 195 195   105
Heated front seats 500 500    
Proximity key 500 500    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250    
Sunroof       850
RS Package       800
iPod integration 325 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Rear side airbags 325 325 325  
Cargo net 139 139 139 55
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 127
Metal pedals 181 181   96
Heated front seats 467 467    
Proximity key 467 467    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233    
Sunroof       774
RS Package       728
Options (change) 3,050 3,050 1,255 1,955
Options (change) 2,841 2,841 1,168 1,780
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $34,875 $38,175 $44,680 $22,550
Total Invoice $32,504 $35,572 $41,620 $21,586

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,777
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Sonic
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionS6S6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,875$38,175$44,680$22,550
Adjustments for Features-3,370-5,070-7,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,505$33,105$37,635$22,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$6,130$0
Total Invoice$32,504$35,572$41,620$21,586
Adjustments for Features-3,141-4,724-6,5630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,363$30,848$35,057$21,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$5,694$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2016201620162017
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Sonic
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
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 
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,065$7,765$9,740$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,370$5,070$7,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,141-4,724-6,5630

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162017
ModelA3 / S3Sonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in99.4 in
Length175.4 in173.9 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height55.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.2,774 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
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125No
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested45044%
Total Not Requested57556%

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