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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: $20,970

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $31,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,965

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $28,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelZ4Z4Z4SonicSonic
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLTZRS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $18,791 $19,090
BMW Assist 650 650 650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,250        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Dusk Package       1,715  
BMW Assist 590 590 590    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,140        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Dusk Package       1,561  
Options (change) 3,300 2,050 2,050 1,715 0
Options (change) 3,005 1,865 1,865 1,561 0
Destination 895 895 895 875 875
Total Price $52,845 $58,095 $67,145 $22,370 $20,970
Total Invoice $48,840 $53,680 $62,005 $21,227 $19,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,969
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelZ4Z4Z4SonicSonic
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLTZRS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$52,845$58,095$67,145$22,370$20,970
Adjustments for Features-6,390-8,165-10,215-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,455$49,930$56,930$21,345$20,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,475$10,475$375$0
Total Invoice$48,840$53,680$62,005$21,227$19,965
Adjustments for Features-5,906-7,544-9,433-9730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,934$46,136$52,572$20,254$19,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,202$9,638$289$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelZ4Z4Z4SonicSonic
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLTZRS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote start   $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
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$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Digital instruments   $0$0
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Trip computer   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Metal pedals    $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
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  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,115$10,890$12,940$3,750$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,390$8,165$10,215$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,906-7,544-9,433-9730

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,264 lb.2,734 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 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

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)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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