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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $15,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $14,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelSonicA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLTZA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $31,950 $43,650 $54,900
Base Invoice $15,832 $29,714 $40,596 $51,058
Sunroof 850      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
Sunroof 748      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Rear side airbags   325 325 326
Options (change) 850 925 925 925
Options (change) 748 861 861 862
Destination 795 975 975 975
Total Price $18,310 $33,850 $45,550 $56,800
Total Invoice $17,375 $31,550 $42,432 $52,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,613
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelSonicA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLTZA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionM5S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$18,310$33,850$45,550$56,800
Adjustments for Features0-4,895-10,495-10,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$28,955$35,055$45,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,100$16,875
Total Invoice$17,375$31,550$42,432$52,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,562-9,777-10,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$26,988$32,655$42,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,667$15,691

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelSonicA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLTZA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,720$6,615$12,215$12,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,895$10,495$10,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,562-9,777-10,216

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20122018
ModelSonicA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in103.8 in
Length173.1 in175.4 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height59.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft312.3 ft3

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