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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: $23,045

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $13,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,036

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $12,051

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelSonicA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPremierA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,720 $31,950 $43,650 $54,900
Base Invoice $18,931 $29,714 $40,596 $51,058
Driver Confidence Package 495      
Metal pedals 105 195    
Cargo net 60 155 155  
All-weather floor mats 140 180    
Sunroof 850      
RS Package 800      
Convenience Package   950    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250    
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995    
Driver Confidence Package 450      
Metal pedals 96 182    
Cargo net 55 144 144  
All-weather floor mats 127 168    
Sunroof 774      
RS Package 728      
Convenience Package   884    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233    
Rear side airbags   325 325 326
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926    
Options (change) 2,450 3,650 1,080 925
Options (change) 2,230 3,398 1,005 862
Destination 875 975 975 975
Total Price $23,045 $36,575 $45,705 $56,800
Total Invoice $22,036 $34,087 $42,576 $52,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,887
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelSonicA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPremierA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionM6S7S7S7
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$23,045$36,575$45,705$56,800
Adjustments for Features0-3,395-7,945-8,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,045$33,180$37,760$48,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,580$15,240
Total Invoice$22,036$34,087$42,576$52,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,164-7,401-7,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,036$30,923$35,175$45,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,252$14,168

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

Model Year2017201820182018
ModelSonicA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPremierA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote app$25   
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
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
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 driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0 $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
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$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 
All-weather floor mats$75$75  
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0   
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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$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 inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Wheels, dark finish$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,435$6,830$11,380$11,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,395$7,945$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,164-7,401-7,804

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

Model Year20172018
ModelSonicA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in103.8 in
Length173.9 in175.4 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height59.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,774 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 Volume14.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125No
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested45044%
Total Not Requested57556%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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