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BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,170

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $35,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,228

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $33,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim530i540i540dM550iLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $16,987 $19,003
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150    
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190      
Active Driving Assistant       900    
Heated front seats       500    
Wood trim       0    
Driver Confidence Package         495 495
Convenience Package         650  
RS Package         800 800
Fun & Sun Package         550  
Metal pedals         105 105
Sunroof           850
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505      
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140 140    
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175      
Active Driving Assistant       830    
Heated front seats       455    
Wood trim       0    
Driver Confidence Package         450 450
Convenience Package         592  
RS Package         728 728
Fun & Sun Package         500  
Metal pedals         96 96
Sunroof           774
Options (change) 3,490 3,490 3,490 1,850 2,600 2,250
Options (change) 3,210 3,210 3,210 1,700 2,366 2,048
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $56,885 $62,185 $66,485 $76,245 $21,170 $22,920
Total Invoice $53,615 $58,545 $62,545 $71,635 $20,228 $21,926

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,318
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim530i540i540dM550iLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$56,885$62,185$66,485$76,245$21,170$22,920
Adjustments for Features-7,500-8,650-10,600-13,65000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,385$53,535$55,885$62,595$21,170$22,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$6,500$13,210$0$1,750
Total Invoice$53,615$58,545$62,545$71,635$20,228$21,926
Adjustments for Features-7,069-8,144-9,972-12,82500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,546$50,401$52,573$58,810$20,228$21,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,855$6,027$12,264$0$1,698

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim530i540i540dM550iLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250  
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection   $50  
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Body kit   $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Gesture control system$100$100$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600$600$600  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights   $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)    $0$0
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150  
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    $0
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel   $300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,795$10,945$12,895$15,945$2,295$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,500$8,650$10,600$13,650$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,069-8,144-9,972-12,82500

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in99.4 in
Length194.6 in173.9 in
Width73.5 in68.3 in
Height58.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 kit0Yes
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 kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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