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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: $35,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,658

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $32,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
Model5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim530i540iLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $16,987 $19,003
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700    
Temporary spare tire 150 150    
Apple CarPlay support 300 300    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Proximity key 650 650    
Convenience Package     875  
Sunroof       850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645    
Temporary spare tire 140 140    
Apple CarPlay support 275 275    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Proximity key 600 600    
Convenience Package     796  
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 2,300 2,300 875 850
Options (change) 2,115 2,115 796 774
Destination 995 995 875 875
Total Price $54,495 $59,745 $19,445 $21,520
Total Invoice $51,405 $56,290 $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: $27,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,153
Model Year2017201720182018
Model5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim530i540iLTPremier
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)245/45-18245/45-18195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$54,495$59,745$19,445$21,520
Adjustments for Features-8,050-9,2000-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,445$50,545$19,445$20,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0$1,175
Total Invoice$51,405$56,290$18,658$20,652
Adjustments for Features-7,594-8,6680-864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,811$47,622$18,658$19,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,811$0$1,130

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2017201720182018
Model5-Series5-SeriesSonicSonic
Trim530i540iLTPremier
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$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
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  
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
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
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 audio system  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
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  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
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, passenger 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 leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,745$10,895$1,695$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,050$9,200$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,594-8,6680-864

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in99.4 in
Length194.6 in173.9 in
Width73.5 in68.3 in
Height58.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.2,774 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
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 wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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