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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: $16,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,521

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $14,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520142014201420142014
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZRS320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,235 $19,945 $32,750 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $17,323 $18,948 $30,310 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Dusk Package 2,030            
Sunroof 850 850 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Cold Weather Package     950        
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500
Dusk Package 1,847            
Sunroof 748 748 955 955 955    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Cold Weather Package     865        
Heated front seats       455 455 455 455
Options (change) 2,880 850 4,000 3,550 3,550 2,500 2,500
Options (change) 2,595 748 3,640 3,230 3,230 2,275 2,275
Destination 825 825 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $21,940 $21,620 $37,675 $41,775 $43,075 $46,825 $53,325
Total Invoice $20,743 $20,521 $34,875 $38,650 $39,845 $43,310 $49,290

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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: $14,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,305
Model Year2015201520142014201420142014
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZRS320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$21,940$21,620$37,675$41,775$43,075$46,825$53,325
Adjustments for Features0-75-1,210-2,110-3,560-3,060-4,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,940$21,545$36,465$39,665$39,515$43,765$49,090
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0$3,200$3,050$7,300$12,625
Total Invoice$20,743$20,521$34,875$38,650$39,845$43,310$49,290
Adjustments for Features0-71-1,120-1,952-3,293-2,830-3,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,743$20,450$33,755$36,698$36,552$40,480$45,375
Cost Above Minimum$293$0$0$2,943$2,797$6,725$11,620

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2015201520142014201420142014
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZRS320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 $1300
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
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$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0     
Rear spoiler$200$200     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0     
App support$0$0     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200     
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Digital instruments$0$0     
Headlight washers  $50    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$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$50
Heated second row seats  $200    
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$200
Metal pedals $75     
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$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$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Total Value of Features$1,670$1,745$2,880$3,780$5,230$4,730$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$1,210$2,110$3,560$3,060$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-1,120-1,952-3,293-2,830-3,915

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152014
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.3,411 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
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 320i

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%

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