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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: $19,460

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $18,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,441

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $17,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142013201320132013
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZRS320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,390 $19,705 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $16,520 $18,720 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Forward collision warning 395 395        
Sunroof 850 850 1,050 1,050    
BMW Assist     650      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
App support     250 250 250 250
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Cold Weather Package     950      
Driver Assistance Plus       700 700 700
Navigation system       2,150 2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package       1,900 1,900 1,900
Heated front seats       500 500 500
Rearview camera       400 400 400
Forward collision warning 348 348        
Sunroof 748 748 955 955    
BMW Assist     590      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
App support     230 230 230 230
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Cold Weather Package     865      
Driver Assistance Plus       635 635 635
Navigation system       1,955 1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package       1,730 1,730 1,730
Heated front seats       455 455 455
Rearview camera       365 365 365
Options (change) 1,245 1,245 4,900 8,950 7,900 7,900
Options (change) 1,096 1,096 4,460 8,145 7,190 7,190
Destination 825 825 925 925 925 925
Total Price $19,460 $21,775 $38,375 $46,725 $51,975 $58,475
Total Invoice $18,441 $20,641 $35,510 $43,150 $47,995 $53,975

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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: $16,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,163
Model Year201420142013201320132013
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZRS320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM5M6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$19,460$21,775$38,375$46,725$51,975$58,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-2,060-5,850-7,650-7,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,460$20,475$36,315$40,875$44,325$50,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$0$4,560$8,010$14,485
Total Invoice$18,441$20,641$35,510$43,150$47,995$53,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,232-1,906-5,402-7,064-7,084
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,441$19,409$33,604$37,748$40,931$46,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$968$0$4,144$7,327$13,287

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201420142013201320132013
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZRS320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500$500$500
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200$200$200
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
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 with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Infotainment 
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200    
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Compass   $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0$0    
Headlight washers  $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Heated second row seats  $200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$1,920$3,220$3,980$7,570$9,370$9,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$2,060$5,850$7,650$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,232-1,906-5,402-7,064-7,084

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142013
ModelSonic3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.6 in
Length173.1 in182.5 in
Width68.3 in71.3 in
Height59.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested050%
Total Not Requested050%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested22522%
Total Not Requested79078%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested0100%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested22522%
Total Not Requested79078%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested0100%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested22522%
Total Not Requested79078%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

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