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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: $18,910

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $18,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,946

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $17,344

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Model Year2017201720172017201720172013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonic
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,450 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000 $17,250
Base Invoice $31,790 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200 $16,388
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700 700 700  
Folding second row seats 475            
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050   0 850
Wood trim           0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645 645 645  
Folding second row seats 435            
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460 460    
Sunroof 965 965 965 965   0 748
Wood trim           0  
Options (change) 2,725 2,250 2,250 2,250 1,200 700 850
Options (change) 2,505 2,070 2,070 2,070 1,105 645 748
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 810
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $37,170 $43,495 $41,995 $43,344 $50,095 $65,695 $18,910
Total Invoice $35,290 $41,180 $39,785 $40,759 $47,325 $61,840 $17,946

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,053
Model Year2017201720172017201720172013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonic
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6138hp I4
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$37,170$43,495$41,995$43,344$50,095$65,695$18,910
Adjustments for Features-1,360-4,460-4,360-4,485-5,110-7,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,810$39,035$37,635$38,859$44,985$58,070$18,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,225$1,825$3,049$9,175$22,260$0
Total Invoice$35,290$41,180$39,785$40,759$47,325$61,840$17,946
Adjustments for Features-1,291-4,223-4,131-4,218-4,827-7,1780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,999$36,957$35,654$36,541$42,498$54,662$17,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,958$1,655$2,542$8,499$20,663$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2017201720172017201720172013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonic
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300   
5-speed manual      $0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100 
Proximity key    $250$250 
Remote app     $25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags      $300
Rollover sensor      $50
Temporary spare tire      $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0   
8 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0 
App support     $0$0
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player     $0 
Handwriting recognition     $200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet     $150 
Media drive     $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years     $0 
Navigation system     $600 
S Voice support     $0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0
Surround sound     $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation      $225
Traffic + travel information     $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio     $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150 
Compass $0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights     $50 
Digital instruments      $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights    $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)      $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$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$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces     $450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100   
Total Value of Features$2,805$5,905$5,805$5,930$6,555$9,070$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$4,460$4,360$4,485$5,110$7,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,291-4,223-4,131-4,218-4,827-7,1780

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172013
Model3-SeriesSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in99.4 in
Length182.5 in173.1 in
Width71.3 in68.3 in
Height56.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.9 ft3

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