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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: $20,570

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $15,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,682

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $13,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelSonicSonic1-Series1-Series
TrimLTPremier128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $28,885 $36,335
RS Package 800 800    
Convenience Package 650      
Fun & Sun Package 550      
Sunroof   850 1,050  
BMW Assist     650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500  
Heated steering wheel     190  
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Cold Weather Package       550
RS Package 728 728    
Convenience Package 592      
Fun & Sun Package 500      
Sunroof   774 955  
BMW Assist     590 590
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455  
Heated steering wheel     175  
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Cold Weather Package       500
Options (change) 2,000 1,650 3,790 2,600
Options (change) 1,820 1,502 3,450 2,365
Destination 875 875 895 895
Total Price $20,570 $22,320 $35,885 $42,795
Total Invoice $19,682 $21,380 $33,230 $39,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,711
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelSonicSonic1-Series1-Series
TrimLTPremier128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4138hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$20,570$22,320$35,885$42,795
Adjustments for Features-170-1700-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,400$22,150$35,885$40,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$4,560
Total Invoice$19,682$21,380$33,230$39,595
Adjustments for Features-163-1630-2,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,519$21,217$33,230$37,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,698$0$4,191

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelSonicSonic1-Series1-Series
TrimLTPremier128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$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$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100
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$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$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 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,500$2,500$2,330$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$170$0$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-163-1630-2,174

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelSonic1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in104.7 in
Length173.9 in172.2 in
Width68.3 in68.8 in
Height59.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.3,209 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 LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
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 wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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