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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: $20,570

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $31,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,682

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $29,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016201620182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $87,250 $16,987 $19,003
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             800 800
Convenience Package             650  
Fun & Sun Package             550  
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             728 728
Convenience Package             592  
Fun & Sun Package             500  
Sunroof               774
Options (change) 1,050 2,550 2,550 2,550 500 0 2,000 1,650
Options (change) 955 2,320 2,320 2,320 455 0 1,820 1,502
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $52,245 $59,395 $60,895 $65,645 $67,795 $96,395 $20,570 $22,320
Total Invoice $48,815 $55,375 $56,755 $61,125 $63,125 $89,545 $19,682 $21,380

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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: $26,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,877
Model Year20162016201620162016201620182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8S7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$52,245$59,395$60,895$65,645$67,795$96,395$20,570$22,320
Adjustments for Features-5,625-7,725-7,725-7,725-9,325-11,05000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,620$51,670$53,170$57,920$58,470$85,345$20,570$22,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,050$6,550$11,300$11,850$38,725$0$1,750
Total Invoice$48,815$55,375$56,755$61,125$63,125$89,545$19,682$21,380
Adjustments for Features-5,256-7,202-7,200-7,193-8,683-10,26500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,559$48,173$49,555$53,932$54,442$79,280$19,682$21,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,614$5,996$10,373$10,883$35,721$0$1,698

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162016201620162016201620182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel      $100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$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$300
Rearview camera    $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire      $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports      $0$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$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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler     $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support      $100$100
Apple CarPlay support      $100$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$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$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system      $25$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$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$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$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$10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$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$0
Folding second row seats$300$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  
Upgraded floor mats      $0$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$0
Wheels, dark finish      $0$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$2,820$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,625$7,725$7,725$7,725$9,325$11,050$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,256-7,202-7,200-7,193-8,683-10,26500

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162018
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 LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
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 wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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