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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: $28,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,521

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $25,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim528i535i550iLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $18,235 $19,945
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $17,323 $18,948
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450      
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Rearview camera     400    
App support     250    
Dusk Package       2,030  
Sunroof       850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320      
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Rearview camera     365    
App support     230    
Dusk Package       1,847  
Sunroof       748 748
Options (change) 3,725 3,725 2,375 2,880 850
Options (change) 3,390 3,390 2,165 2,595 748
Destination 875 875 875 825 825
Total Price $49,650 $54,700 $63,450 $21,940 $21,620
Total Invoice $45,910 $50,555 $58,625 $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: $24,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,053
Model Year20112011201120152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim528i535i550iLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$49,650$54,700$63,450$21,940$21,620
Adjustments for Features-3,685-4,385-6,3250-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,965$50,315$57,125$21,940$21,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$11,160$395$0
Total Invoice$45,910$50,555$58,625$20,743$20,521
Adjustments for Features-3,407-4,053-5,8440-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,503$46,502$52,781$20,743$20,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,999$10,278$293$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112011201120152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim528i535i550iLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support  $0$0$0
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive  $15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation system  $600  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Cornering lights $50$50  
Digital instruments   $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75
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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,780$6,480$8,420$2,095$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,685$4,385$6,325$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,407-4,053-5,8440-71

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112015
Model5-SeriesSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in99.4 in
Length193.1 in173.1 in
Width73.2 in68.3 in
Height57.6 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
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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