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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,930

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,284

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCruzeSonicSonic
TrimLSLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,800 $15,065 $16,665
Base Invoice $16,212 $14,462 $15,832
Connectivity Package 275    
6-speed shiftable automatic 995 1,070 1,260
Connectivity Package 242    
6-speed shiftable automatic 876 1,027 1,197
Options (change) 1,270 1,070 1,260
Options (change) 1,118 1,027 1,197
Destination 795 795 795
Total Price $18,865 $16,930 $18,720
Total Invoice $18,125 $16,284 $17,824

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,721
Model Year201220122012
ModelCruzeSonicSonic
TrimLSLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/35 MPG25/35 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$18,865$16,930$18,720
Adjustments for Features-1250-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,740$16,930$17,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$740
Total Invoice$18,125$16,284$17,824
Adjustments for Features-1200-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,005$16,284$16,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$540

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201220122012
ModelCruzeSonicSonic
TrimLSLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150
Remote start  $150
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
USB port$25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,600$1,475$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1200-1,000

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122012
ModelCruzeSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in99.4 in
Length181.0 in173.1 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.2,792 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LS

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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