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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: $34,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,521

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $32,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720152015
Model5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim530i540iLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $18,235 $19,945
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $17,323 $18,948
Premium Package 2,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700    
Temporary spare tire 150 150    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Dusk Package     2,030  
Sunroof     850 850
Premium Package 2,115      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645    
Temporary spare tire 140 140    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Dusk Package     1,847  
Sunroof     748 748
Options (change) 3,650 1,350 2,880 850
Options (change) 3,355 1,240 2,595 748
Destination 995 995 825 825
Total Price $55,845 $58,795 $21,940 $21,620
Total Invoice $52,645 $55,415 $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: $25,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,300
Model Year2017201720152015
Model5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim530i540iLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$55,845$58,795$21,940$21,620
Adjustments for Features-8,375-7,3000-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,470$51,495$21,940$21,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$395$0
Total Invoice$52,645$55,415$20,743$20,521
Adjustments for Features-7,895-6,8800-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,750$48,535$20,743$20,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,785$293$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2017201720152015
Model5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim530i540iLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Power trunk closer$350   
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Text dictation$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 $50$50
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,120$9,045$1,745$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,375$7,300$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,895-6,8800-71

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172015
Model5-SeriesSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in99.4 in
Length194.6 in173.1 in
Width73.5 in68.3 in
Height58.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested95043%
Total Not Requested127557%

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)25No
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested42529%

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