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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: $25,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,441

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $24,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201820182018201820182018
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZRS320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,390 $19,705 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $16,520 $18,720 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Forward collision warning 395 395            
Sunroof 850 850 900         0
Driving Assistance Package     500 500 500 500 500 500
Sport Plus Design     2,650          
Premium Tier     3,000 2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550 550 550
Folding second row seats     475          
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Luxury Design       0 0 0 0  
Convenience Tier       1,750 1,750 1,750    
Wood trim               0
Forward collision warning 348 348            
Sunroof 748 748 830         0
Driving Assistance Package     460 460 460 460 460 460
Sport Plus Design     2,435          
Premium Tier     2,760 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505 505 505 505
Folding second row seats     435          
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Luxury Design       0 0 0 0  
Convenience Tier       1,610 1,610 1,610    
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 1,245 1,245 9,525 7,150 7,150 7,150 5,400 2,000
Options (change) 1,096 1,096 8,760 6,580 6,580 6,580 4,970 1,840
Destination 825 825 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $19,460 $21,775 $45,420 $49,895 $48,395 $49,744 $55,345 $68,495
Total Invoice $18,441 $20,641 $42,890 $47,685 $45,690 $46,664 $52,170 $64,430

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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: $17,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,753
Model Year20142014201820182018201820182018
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZRS320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM5M6T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$19,460$21,775$45,420$49,895$48,395$49,744$55,345$68,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-8,150-9,000-7,750-9,025-9,150-8,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,460$20,475$37,270$40,895$40,645$40,719$46,195$59,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$0$3,625$3,375$3,449$8,925$22,600
Total Invoice$18,441$20,641$42,890$47,685$45,690$46,664$52,170$64,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,232-7,696-8,601-7,317-8,466-8,625-8,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,441$19,409$35,194$39,084$38,373$38,198$43,545$56,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$968$0$3,890$3,179$3,004$8,351$21,123

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142014201820182018201820182018
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZRS320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 $1300$1300 
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300      
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Temporary spare tire$150$150      
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger     $0  
8 kWh battery pack     $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0    $0
Body kit $0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)       $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600$600
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Surround sound      $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225      
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Digital instruments$0$0      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50      
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals $75      
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0       
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0      
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$1,445$2,745$9,595$10,445$9,195$10,470$10,595$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$8,150$9,000$7,750$9,025$9,150$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,232-7,696-8,601-7,317-8,466-8,625-8,113

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142018
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.3,502 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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested197589%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested201591%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested146588%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested146588%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested146588%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested146588%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45012%
Total Not Requested-45088%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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