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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: $18,910

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $30,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,946

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $27,334

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Model Year20092009200920092013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonic
Trim528i535i550iM5LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $85,500 $17,250
Base Invoice $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $78,840 $16,388
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385  
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
iPod integration 400 400 400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Rear spoiler       0  
Wood trim       0  
Sunroof         850
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350  
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
iPod integration 365 365 365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Rear spoiler       0  
Wood trim       0  
Sunroof         748
Options (change) 2,355 2,355 2,355 1,855 850
Options (change) 2,140 2,140 2,140 1,685 748
Destination 825 825 825 825 810
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $48,980 $54,280 $63,580 $91,180 $18,910
Total Invoice $45,280 $50,155 $58,715 $84,350 $17,946

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,658
Model Year20092009200920092013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonic
Trim528i535i550iM5LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$48,980$54,280$63,580$91,180$18,910
Adjustments for Features-2,895-3,845-5,845-9,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,085$50,435$57,735$81,945$18,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$11,650$35,860$0
Total Invoice$45,280$50,155$58,715$84,350$17,946
Adjustments for Features-2,676-3,553-5,398-8,5430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,604$46,602$53,317$75,807$17,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,998$10,713$33,203$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092009200920092013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonic
Trim528i535i550iM5LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
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 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 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote   $200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Navigation system   $600 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic information   $25 
USB port    $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
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
Headlight washers   $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $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 leather seating surfaces$0$0  $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$4,365$5,315$7,315$10,705$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,895$3,845$5,845$9,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,676-3,553-5,398-8,5430

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,506 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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