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Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,065

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $19,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,093

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $17,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014200820082008
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZRS328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,390 $19,705 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $16,520 $18,720 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Sunroof 850 850     1,050
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
iPod integration     400 400 400
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 950
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Rear spoiler         0
Sunroof 748 748     955
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
iPod integration     365 365 365
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 865
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 850 850 4,720 4,720 5,270
Options (change) 748 748 4,295 4,295 4,795
Destination 825 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $19,065 $21,380 $38,245 $44,845 $61,195
Total Invoice $18,093 $20,293 $35,205 $41,275 $56,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,156
Model Year20142014200820082008
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZRS328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM5M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$19,065$21,380$38,245$44,845$61,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-2,125-3,925-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,065$20,080$36,120$40,920$56,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$0$4,800$20,600
Total Invoice$18,093$20,293$35,205$41,275$56,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,234-1,956-3,613-4,139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,093$19,059$33,249$37,662$52,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$966$0$4,413$19,207

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142014200820082008
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZRS328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
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 with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD player  $125$125$125
iPod integration  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Digital instruments$0$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats$75$75   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,795$3,095$3,920$5,720$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$2,125$3,925$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,234-1,956-3,613-4,139

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142008
ModelSonic3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in108.7 in
Length173.1 in178.2 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height59.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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