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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: $21,620

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $17,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,521

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $15,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011201120112011
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZRS328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,235 $19,945 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $17,323 $18,948 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Dusk Package 2,030          
Sunroof 850 850 1,050     1,050
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
iPod integration       400 400 400
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450 950
Rear spoiler           0
Dusk Package 1,847          
Sunroof 748 748 955     955
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685 685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430 430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
iPod integration       365 365 365
Leather seating surfaces       1,320 1,320 865
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 2,880 850 3,675 4,475 4,475 5,025
Options (change) 2,595 748 3,345 4,075 4,075 4,575
Destination 825 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $21,940 $21,620 $39,150 $47,400 $49,500 $63,100
Total Invoice $20,743 $20,521 $36,250 $43,835 $45,770 $58,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,087
Model Year201520152011201120112011
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZRS328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$21,940$21,620$39,150$47,400$49,500$63,100
Adjustments for Features0-75-1,850-2,450-3,400-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,940$21,545$37,300$44,950$46,100$60,525
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0$7,650$8,800$23,225
Total Invoice$20,743$20,521$36,250$43,835$45,770$58,380
Adjustments for Features0-71-1,713-2,266-3,144-2,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,743$20,450$34,537$41,569$42,626$55,998
Cost Above Minimum$293$0$0$7,032$8,089$21,461

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520152011201120112011
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZRS328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$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$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Ski sack  $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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0    
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
App support$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Digital instruments$0$0    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$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$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Floor mats$75$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  $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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Total Value of Features$2,070$2,145$3,920$4,520$5,470$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$1,850$2,450$3,400$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-1,713-2,266-3,144-2,382

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152011
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
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested325100%
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
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 335d

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
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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