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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,970

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $30,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,999

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $26,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelSonicRL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,250 $48,200
Base Invoice $16,388 $44,098
Cargo net 60  
Sunroof 850  
Cargo net 53  
Sunroof 748  
Options (change) 910 0
Options (change) 801 0
Destination 810 895
Total Price $18,970 $49,095
Total Invoice $17,999 $44,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,034
Model Year20132012
ModelSonicRL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$18,970$49,095
Adjustments for Features0-7,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,970$41,500
Total Invoice$17,999$44,993
Adjustments for Features0-6,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,999$38,033

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132012
ModelSonicRL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,620$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,960

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132012
ModelSonicRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.2 in
Length173.1 in195.8 in
Width68.3 in72.7 in
Height59.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Acura RL specs.

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