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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: $19,445

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $33,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,658

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $29,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $16,987 $19,003
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450   1,450    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
App support     250 250    
Heated front seats     500      
Convenience Package         875  
Sunroof           850
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320   1,320    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Proximity key 910 910 910 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
App support     230 230    
Heated front seats     455      
Convenience Package         796  
Sunroof           774
Options (change) 4,800 3,350 2,650 3,050 875 850
Options (change) 4,370 3,050 2,415 2,780 796 774
Destination 895 895 895 895 875 875
Total Price $52,595 $56,745 $64,495 $65,945 $19,445 $21,520
Total Invoice $48,595 $52,425 $59,565 $60,895 $18,658 $20,652

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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: $25,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,137
Model Year201220122012201220182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$52,595$56,745$64,495$65,945$19,445$21,520
Adjustments for Features-7,360-7,360-7,750-9,0000-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,235$49,385$56,745$56,945$19,445$20,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$11,510$11,710$0$1,175
Total Invoice$48,595$52,425$59,565$60,895$18,658$20,652
Adjustments for Features-6,800-6,800-7,158-8,3110-864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,795$45,625$52,407$52,584$18,658$19,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,830$10,612$10,789$0$1,130

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201220122012201220182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLTPremier
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$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
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  
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  
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$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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system  $600$600  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25  
Voice control for audio system    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50 $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
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
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
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
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150  
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 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
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Total Value of Features$9,655$9,655$10,045$11,295$2,295$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,360$7,360$7,750$9,000$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,800-6,800-7,158-8,3110-864

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in99.4 in
Length193.1 in173.9 in
Width73.2 in68.3 in
Height57.6 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.2,774 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
BMW 5-Series 528i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

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%

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