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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: $22,245

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $30,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,308

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $27,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonic
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100 $19,720
Base Invoice $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $87,250 $18,931
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Premium Package   1,500 1,500 1,500      
Rear spoiler           0  
Wood trim           0  
RS Package             800
Sunroof             850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455    
Premium Package   1,365 1,365 1,365      
Rear spoiler           0  
Wood trim           0  
RS Package             728
Sunroof             774
Options (change) 1,050 2,550 2,550 2,550 500 0 1,650
Options (change) 955 2,320 2,320 2,320 455 0 1,502
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $52,245 $59,395 $60,895 $65,645 $67,795 $96,395 $22,245
Total Invoice $48,815 $55,375 $56,755 $61,125 $63,125 $89,545 $21,308

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,672
Model Year2016201620162016201620162017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonic
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$52,245$59,395$60,895$65,645$67,795$96,395$22,245
Adjustments for Features-5,175-7,275-7,275-7,275-8,875-10,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,070$52,120$53,620$58,370$58,920$85,795$22,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,050$6,550$11,300$11,850$38,725$0
Total Invoice$48,815$55,375$56,755$61,125$63,125$89,545$21,308
Adjustments for Features-4,835-6,783-6,780-6,774-8,264-9,8470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,980$48,592$49,975$54,351$54,861$79,698$21,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,612$5,995$10,371$10,881$35,718$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2016201620162016201620162017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonic
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual     $1200 
6-speed manual      $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel      $100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250 
Rear side airbags      $300
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire      $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports      $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support      $100
Apple CarPlay support      $100
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation      $225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system      $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Compass      $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers     $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)      $0
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     $0
Synthetic suede headliner     $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces      $450
Upgraded floor mats      $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Wheels, dark finish      $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,445$10,545$10,545$10,545$12,145$13,870$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,175$7,275$7,275$7,275$8,875$10,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,835-6,783-6,780-6,774-8,264-9,8470

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162017
Model5-SeriesSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in99.4 in
Length193.4 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 Legroom35.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested57556%
Total Not Requested45044%

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