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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: $19,510

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $20,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,516

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $18,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720132013
Modeli3SonicSonic
TrimBaseLTZRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $17,850 $20,185
Base Invoice $42,020 $16,958 $19,176
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Sunroof 1,000 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Sunroof 920 748 748
Options (change) 1,700 850 850
Options (change) 1,565 748 748
Destination 995 810 810
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,645 $19,510 $21,845
Total Invoice $37,080 $18,516 $20,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,000
Model Year201720132013
Modeli3SonicSonic
TrimBaseLTZRS
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)155/70-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$39,645$19,510$21,845
Adjustments for Features-4,8800-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,765$19,510$20,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,035
Total Invoice$37,080$18,516$20,734
Adjustments for Features-4,5640-1,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,516$18,516$19,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$984

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201720132013
Modeli3SonicSonic
TrimBaseLTZRS
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 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
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  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
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 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,750$1,870$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,880$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5640-1,234

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172013
Modeli3Sonic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in99.4 in
Length157.4 in159.0 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height62.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.2,691 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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