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BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,235

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $32,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,587

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $29,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelZ4Z4SonicSonic
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iLTLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,750 $51,650 $15,065 $16,665
Base Invoice $42,090 $47,520 $14,462 $15,832
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package     375  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Connectivity Plus Cruise Package     330  
Options (change) 2,395 2,395 375 0
Options (change) 2,180 2,180 330 0
Destination 825 825 795 795
Total Price $48,970 $54,870 $16,235 $17,460
Total Invoice $45,095 $50,525 $15,587 $16,627

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,680
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelZ4Z4SonicSonic
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iLTLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6300hp I6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$48,970$54,870$16,235$17,460
Adjustments for Features-7,415-8,8900-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,555$45,980$16,235$16,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,425$0$750
Total Invoice$45,095$50,525$15,587$16,627
Adjustments for Features-6,828-8,1860-452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,267$42,339$15,587$16,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,072$0$588

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelZ4Z4SonicSonic
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iLTLTZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manual  $0$0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100  
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
No leather in second row $-300  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$9,465$10,940$2,050$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,415$8,890$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,828-8,1860-452

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092012
ModelZ4Sonic
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in99.4 in
Length166.9 in173.1 in
Width70.5 in68.3 in
Height50.8 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Connectivity Plus Cruise Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested37588%
Total Not Requested5012%

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