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BMW i8 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,940

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $120,662

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,108

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $112,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
Modeli8SonicSonic
TrimBaseLTPremier
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $134,040 $16,987 $19,003
Driver Confidence Package   495 495
Convenience Package   875  
Driver Confidence Package   450 450
Convenience Package   796  
Options (change) 0 1,370 495
Options (change) 0 1,246 450
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $140,602 $19,940 $21,165
Total Invoice $131,242 $19,108 $20,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $110,317
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $102,478
Model Year201720182018
Modeli8SonicSonic
TrimBaseLTPremier
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$140,602$19,940$21,165
Adjustments for Features-10,34500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$130,257$19,940$21,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225
Total Invoice$131,242$19,108$20,328
Adjustments for Features-9,65600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$121,586$19,108$20,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,220

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201720182018
Modeli8SonicSonic
TrimBaseLTPremier
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Navigation system$600  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Voice recorder$0  
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
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$12,590$2,245$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,345$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,65600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172018
Modeli8Sonic
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in99.4 in
Length184.9 in173.9 in
Width76.5 in68.3 in
Height50.8 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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