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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: $21,620

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $24,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,521

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $22,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim525i530i550iM5LTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $18,235 $19,945
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $17,323 $18,948
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475    
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385    
Satellite radio 595 595 595 595    
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
Rear spoiler       0    
Wood trim       0    
Dusk Package         2,030  
Sunroof         850 850
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350    
Satellite radio 540 540 540 540    
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320        
Rear spoiler       0    
Wood trim       0    
Dusk Package         1,847  
Sunroof         748 748
Options (change) 3,405 3,405 1,955 1,455 2,880 850
Options (change) 3,095 3,095 1,775 1,320 2,595 748
Destination 695 695 695 695 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0 0
Total Price $46,600 $50,900 $60,050 $86,350 $21,940 $21,620
Total Invoice $42,645 $46,560 $54,885 $79,085 $20,743 $20,521

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,550
Model Year200620062006200620152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim525i530i550iM5LTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$46,600$50,900$60,050$86,350$21,940$21,620
Adjustments for Features-1,720-2,670-2,820-6,53500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,880$48,230$57,230$79,815$21,940$21,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$12,350$34,935$320$0
Total Invoice$42,645$46,560$54,885$79,085$20,743$20,521
Adjustments for Features-1,574-2,442-2,577-5,98500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,071$44,118$52,308$73,100$20,743$20,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,047$11,237$32,029$222$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200620062006200620152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim525i530i550iM5LTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150$150
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app    $25$25
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, remote   $200  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Navigation system   $600  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio   $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150  
Digital instruments    $0$0
Headlight washers   $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
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, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$3,340$4,290$4,440$8,155$1,620$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,720$2,670$2,820$6,535$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,574-2,442-2,577-5,98500

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062015
Model5-SeriesSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in99.4 in
Length191.1 in173.1 in
Width72.7 in68.3 in
Height57.8 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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