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BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,670

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $17,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,958

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $14,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
Modeli3SonicSonic
TrimBaseLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,350 $17,795 $19,795
Base Invoice $38,220 $17,083 $19,003
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated front seats 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Heated front seats 320    
Options (change) 900 0 0
Options (change) 820 0 0
Destination 925 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $35,675 $18,670 $20,670
Total Invoice $32,465 $17,958 $19,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,568
Model Year201420182018
Modeli3SonicSonic
TrimBaseLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA1M5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$35,675$18,670$20,670
Adjustments for Features-3,2300-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,445$18,670$19,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,050
Total Invoice$32,465$17,958$19,878
Adjustments for Features-2,9390-914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,526$17,958$18,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,006

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201420182018
Modeli3SonicSonic
TrimBaseLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heat pump$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$5,400$2,170$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9390-914

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20142018
Modeli3Sonic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in99.4 in
Length157.4 in159.8 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height62.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.2,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft347.7 ft3

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