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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: $18,375

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $21,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,586

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $19,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201520152015
Modeli3SonicSonicSonic
TrimBaseLTLTZRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $16,455 $18,835 $20,545
Base Invoice $42,020 $15,797 $17,893 $19,518
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700      
Sunroof 1,000   850 850
Dragon Green Promotional Package   1,095    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645      
Sunroof 920   748 748
Dragon Green Promotional Package   964    
Options (change) 1,700 1,095 850 850
Options (change) 1,565 964 748 748
Destination 995 825 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $39,645 $18,375 $20,510 $22,220
Total Invoice $37,080 $17,586 $19,466 $21,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,789
Model Year2017201520152015
Modeli3SonicSonicSonic
TrimBaseLTLTZRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA1M5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$39,645$18,375$20,510$22,220
Adjustments for Features-5,0300-525-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,615$18,375$19,985$20,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,610$2,170
Total Invoice$37,080$17,586$19,466$21,091
Adjustments for Features-4,7050-498-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,375$17,586$18,968$19,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,382$1,915

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2017201520152015
Modeli3SonicSonicSonic
TrimBaseLTLTZRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key$250   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  $150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$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$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$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support  $0$0
CD player $125  
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player $50  
Navigation system$600   
Satellite radio $200$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$225
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
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$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$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
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$7,075$2,045$2,570$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,030$0$525$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7050-498-1,590

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172015
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Dragon Green Promotional Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Paint, special green0No
Fog lights125Yes
205/55R16 tires400No
Total Requested102572%
Total Not Requested40028%

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