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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: $22,305

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $25,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,363

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $21,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelSonicRL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,720 $46,680
Base Invoice $18,931 $41,935
Cargo net 60  
Sunroof 850  
RS Package 800  
Cargo net 55  
Sunroof 774  
RS Package 728  
Options (change) 1,710 0
Options (change) 1,557 0
Destination 875 760
Total Price $22,305 $47,440
Total Invoice $21,363 $42,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,094
Model Year20172009
ModelSonicRL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
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$22,305$47,440
Adjustments for Features0-5,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,305$41,620
Total Invoice$21,363$42,695
Adjustments for Features0-5,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,363$37,457

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172009
ModelSonicRL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,745$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,238

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172009
ModelSonicRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.2 in
Length173.9 in195.8 in
Width68.3 in72.7 in
Height59.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.4,084 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 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested12512%
Total Not Requested90088%

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