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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: $15,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,308

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $13,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonic
Trim328i335iM3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $19,720
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $49,675 $18,931
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750 750  
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Rear spoiler     0  
Sunroof     1,050 850
RS Package       800
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685 685  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Rear spoiler     0  
Sunroof     955 774
RS Package       728
Options (change) 3,770 3,770 4,320 1,650
Options (change) 3,430 3,430 3,930 1,502
Destination 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $37,295 $43,895 $60,245 $22,245
Total Invoice $34,340 $40,410 $55,730 $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: $15,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,032
Model Year2008200820082017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonic
Trim328i335iM3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$37,295$43,895$60,245$22,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-2,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,295$42,095$57,695$22,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$20,400$0
Total Invoice$34,340$40,410$55,730$21,308
Adjustments for Features0-1,657-2,3590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,340$38,753$53,371$21,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,413$19,031$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2008200820082017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonic
Trim328i335iM3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
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 with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
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 
Compass   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$50 
Floor mats   $75
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Total Value of Features$3,270$5,070$5,820$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$2,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,657-2,3590

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,341 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)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested57556%
Total Not Requested45044%

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