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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,880

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $14,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,794

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $13,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelSonicSonicTLTL
TrimLTZRSBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $35,705 $39,255
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $33,527 $36,812
Dusk Package 1,715      
Cargo net 60 60    
Sunroof 850 850    
Dusk Package 1,561      
Cargo net 55 55    
Sunroof 774 774    
Options (change) 2,625 910 0 0
Options (change) 2,390 829 0 0
Destination 875 875 895 895
Total Price $23,280 $21,880 $36,600 $40,150
Total Invoice $22,056 $20,794 $34,422 $37,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,999
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelSonicSonicTLTL
TrimLTZRSBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6276, 8276, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$23,280$21,880$36,600$40,150
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-2,795-4,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,255$21,880$33,805$35,155
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$0$1,350
Total Invoice$22,056$20,794$34,422$37,707
Adjustments for Features-9710-2,629-4,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,085$20,794$31,793$33,016
Cost Above Minimum$291$0$0$1,223

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Acura TL

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelSonicSonicTLTL
TrimLTZRSBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150  
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Digital instruments$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,945$1,920$4,715$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$2,795$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments-9710-2,629-4,691

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162012
ModelSonicTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length173.1 in194.0 in
Width68.3 in74.0 in
Height59.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,734 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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