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

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,370

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $15,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,410

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $13,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelSonicSonicA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLTPremierA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Fun & Sun Package 550          
RS Package 800 800        
Convenience Package 650          
Driver Confidence Package 495 495        
Cargo net 60 60 150 150 150 150
All-weather floor mats 140 140 180 180 180 180
Metal pedals 105 105 195 195 195  
Sunroof   850        
Driver Assistance Package     1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
Premium Plus Package     2,550 2,550 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250 250 250  
Rear side airbags     350 350 350 350
Active Lane Assist           650
Fun & Sun Package 500          
RS Package 728 728        
Convenience Package 592          
Driver Confidence Package 450 450        
Cargo net 55 55 139 139 139 139
All-weather floor mats 127 127 168 168 168 168
Metal pedals 96 96 181 181 181  
Sunroof   774        
Driver Assistance Package     1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302
Premium Plus Package     2,371 2,371 2,371  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511 511 511
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233 233 233  
Rear side airbags     325 325 325 325
Active Lane Assist           605
Options (change) 2,800 2,450 5,625 5,625 5,625 3,280
Options (change) 2,548 2,230 5,230 5,230 5,230 3,050
Destination 875 875 895 895 895 895
Total Price $21,370 $23,120 $36,420 $39,120 $39,720 $45,275
Total Invoice $20,410 $22,108 $33,933 $36,443 $37,001 $42,169

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,964
Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelSonicSonicA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLTPremierA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$21,370$23,120$36,420$39,120$39,720$45,275
Adjustments for Features00-3,820-3,820-5,520-7,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,370$23,120$32,600$35,300$34,200$37,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$2,700$1,600$5,380
Total Invoice$20,410$22,108$33,933$36,443$37,001$42,169
Adjustments for Features00-3,559-3,559-5,142-6,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,410$22,108$30,374$32,884$31,859$35,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,698$0$2,510$1,485$5,000

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelSonicSonicA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLTPremierA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Remote app$25$25    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning$200$200   $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
Aux input$50$50    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge     $75
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates     $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0    
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0    
Upgraded floor mats$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Wheels, dark finish$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,645$2,645$6,465$6,465$8,165$9,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,820$3,820$5,520$7,295
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,559-3,559-5,142-6,795

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20182015
ModelSonicA3 / S3
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.3,176 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 LT

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 lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested35040%
Total Not Requested52560%
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 key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125No
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested45078%
Total Not Requested12522%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested57537%
Total Not Requested96563%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested57537%
Total Not Requested96563%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested57537%
Total Not Requested96563%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Active Lane Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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