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Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,245

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $11,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,308

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $10,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
ModelSonic1-Series1-Series
TrimPremier128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,720 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $18,931 $27,295 $33,640
RS Package 800    
Sunroof 850 1,050  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500  
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Heated steering wheel     190
Cold Weather Package     600
RS Package 728    
Sunroof 774 955  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455  
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Heated steering wheel     175
Cold Weather Package     545
Options (change) 1,650 3,700 2,940
Options (change) 1,502 3,370 2,680
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $22,245 $34,025 $40,165
Total Invoice $21,308 $31,540 $37,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,111
Model Year201720112011
ModelSonic1-Series1-Series
TrimPremier128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$22,245$34,025$40,165
Adjustments for Features0-130-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,245$33,895$38,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,690
Total Invoice$21,308$31,540$37,195
Adjustments for Features0-121-1,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,308$31,419$35,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,313

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201720112011
ModelSonic1-Series1-Series
TrimPremier128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console $100$100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$3,100$3,230$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$130$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-121-1,463

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20172011
ModelSonic1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in104.7 in
Length173.9 in171.7 in
Width68.3 in68.8 in
Height59.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested57556%
Total Not Requested45044%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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