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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: $21,065

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $24,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,132

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $22,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $16,987 $19,003
Driving Assistance Package 500 500 500 500 500 500    
Sport Plus Design 2,650              
Premium Tier 3,000 2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475              
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300 300 300    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750 750 750    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190 190      
Sunroof 900         0   850
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600        
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750        
M Sport Design         0      
Wood trim           0    
Driver Confidence Package             495 495
Convenience Package             650  
RS Package             800 800
Fun & Sun Package             550  
Driving Assistance Package 460 460 460 460 460 460    
Sport Plus Design 2,435              
Premium Tier 2,760 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505    
Folding second row seats 435              
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275 275 275    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690 690 690    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175 175      
Sunroof 830         0   774
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550        
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610        
M Sport Design         0      
Wood trim           0    
Driver Confidence Package             450 450
Convenience Package             592  
RS Package             728 728
Fun & Sun Package             500  
Options (change) 9,315 7,540 7,540 7,540 5,190 2,100 2,495 2,145
Options (change) 8,565 6,935 6,935 6,935 4,775 1,930 2,270 1,952
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $45,210 $50,285 $48,785 $50,134 $55,135 $68,595 $21,065 $22,815
Total Invoice $42,695 $48,040 $46,045 $47,019 $51,975 $64,520 $20,132 $21,830

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,354
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$45,210$50,285$48,785$50,134$55,135$68,595$21,065$22,815
Adjustments for Features-6,575-7,400-6,150-7,425-7,425-7,40000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,635$42,885$42,635$42,709$47,710$61,195$21,065$22,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$4,000$4,074$9,075$22,560$0$1,750
Total Invoice$42,695$48,040$46,045$47,019$51,975$64,520$20,132$21,830
Adjustments for Features-6,209-7,070-5,805-6,964-6,999-6,96000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,486$40,970$40,240$40,055$44,976$57,560$20,132$21,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,484$3,754$3,569$8,490$21,074$0$1,698

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear side airbags      $300$300
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Temporary spare tire      $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports      $0$0
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$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$0  
Body kit      $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Rear spoiler     $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support      $100$100
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio      $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound    $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation      $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system      $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350   
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$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver      $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)      $0$0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces     $450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0  $0
Upgraded floor mats      $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  
Wheels, dark finish      $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100    
Total Value of Features$8,370$9,195$7,945$9,220$9,220$9,195$1,795$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,575$7,400$6,150$7,425$7,425$7,400$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,209-7,070-5,805-6,964-6,999-6,96000

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in99.4 in
Length182.5 in173.9 in
Width71.3 in68.3 in
Height56.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.2,774 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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50022%
Total Not Requested172578%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested47521%
Total Not Requested174079%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested22514%
Total Not Requested144086%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested22514%
Total Not Requested144086%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested22514%
Total Not Requested144086%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested22514%
Total Not Requested144086%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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