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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: $20,630

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $15,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,737

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $14,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelSonicSonicTLTL
TrimLTPremierBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $35,705 $39,255
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $33,527 $36,812
Convenience Package 650      
Fun & Sun Package 550      
RS Package 800 800    
Cargo net 60 60    
Sunroof   850    
Convenience Package 592      
Fun & Sun Package 500      
RS Package 728 728    
Cargo net 55 55    
Sunroof   774    
Options (change) 2,060 1,710 0 0
Options (change) 1,875 1,557 0 0
Destination 875 875 895 895
Total Price $20,630 $22,380 $36,600 $40,150
Total Invoice $19,737 $21,435 $34,422 $37,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,774
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelSonicSonicTLTL
TrimLTPremierBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6276, 8276, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$20,630$22,380$36,600$40,150
Adjustments for Features00-3,095-5,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,630$22,380$33,505$34,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$1,350
Total Invoice$19,737$21,435$34,422$37,707
Adjustments for Features00-2,911-4,973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,737$21,435$31,511$32,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,698$0$1,223

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Acura TL

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelSonicSonicTLTL
TrimLTPremierBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
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
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 leather seating surfaces $0  
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,395$2,395$5,490$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,095$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,911-4,973

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Acura TL

Model Year20182012
ModelSonicTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length173.9 in194.0 in
Width68.3 in74.0 in
Height59.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,774 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 LT

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 key250No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

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