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BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,245

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $12,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,308

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $10,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
Model3-Series3-SeriesSonic
Trim325i330iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $19,720
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $18,931
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Satellite radio 595 595  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500  
Sunroof     850
RS Package     800
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Satellite radio 540 540  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455  
Sunroof     774
RS Package     728
Options (change) 3,295 3,295 1,650
Options (change) 2,995 2,995 1,502
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $34,890 $40,590 $22,245
Total Invoice $31,990 $37,175 $21,308

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,041
Model Year200620062017
Model3-Series3-SeriesSonic
Trim325i330iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,890$40,590$22,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,890$38,790$21,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$0
Total Invoice$31,990$37,175$21,308
Adjustments for Features0-1,649-359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,990$35,526$20,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,536$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200620062017
Model3-Series3-SeriesSonic
Trim325i330iPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats  $75
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$2,420$4,220$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,649-359

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062017
Model3-SeriesSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in99.4 in
Length178.2 in173.9 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height55.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested12512%
Total Not Requested90088%

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