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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: $16,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,521

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $15,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201620162016201620162016
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZRS320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,235 $19,945 $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500
Base Invoice $17,323 $18,948 $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100
Dusk Package 2,030              
Sunroof 850 850 1,050   1,050 1,050   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550 550 550
Folding second row seats     475          
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0
Luxury Package       0     0  
Premium Package       2,450        
Executive Package               3,500
Wood trim               0
Dusk Package 1,847              
Sunroof 748 748 955   955 955   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats     430          
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 0
Luxury Package       0     0  
Premium Package       2,230        
Executive Package               3,185
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 2,880 850 4,025 4,950 3,550 3,550 2,500 4,050
Options (change) 2,595 748 3,660 4,505 3,230 3,230 2,275 3,685
Destination 825 825 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $21,940 $21,620 $38,170 $44,295 $44,395 $44,244 $49,295 $68,545
Total Invoice $20,743 $20,521 $35,835 $41,460 $41,565 $41,109 $46,085 $63,780

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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: $15,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,625
Model Year20152015201620162016201620162016
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZRS320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$21,940$21,620$38,170$44,295$44,395$44,244$49,295$68,545
Adjustments for Features0-75-810-5,810-3,985-4,010-4,660-7,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,940$21,545$37,360$38,485$40,410$40,234$44,635$61,045
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0$1,125$3,050$2,874$7,275$23,685
Total Invoice$20,743$20,521$35,835$41,460$41,565$41,109$46,085$63,780
Adjustments for Features0-71-760-5,438-3,731-3,726-4,357-6,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,743$20,450$35,075$36,022$37,834$37,383$41,728$56,801
Cost Above Minimum$293$0$0$947$2,759$2,308$6,653$21,726

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152015201620162016201620162016
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZRS320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1300  
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100  $100$100
Heated steering wheel       $100
Proximity key   $250  $250$250
Remote app$25$25     $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, front       $150
Obstacle detection, rear       $250
Rear side airbags$300$300      
Rearview camera$200$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$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 
3.6 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 $0
Body kit$0$0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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
App support$0$0     $0
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player       $0
Handwriting recognition       $200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet       $150
Media drive       $15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years       $0
Navigation system       $600
S Voice support       $0
Satellite radio$200$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0     $0
Surround sound       $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
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio       $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150$150
Compass   $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights       $50
Digital instruments$0$0      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Headlight washers       $50
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights       $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10      
Xenon HID headlights       $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats       $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals $75      
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0      
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100  
Total Value of Features$1,845$1,920$2,655$7,655$5,830$5,855$6,505$9,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$810$5,810$3,985$4,010$4,660$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-760-5,438-3,731-3,726-4,357-6,979

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152016
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.3,431 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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

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