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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: $21,820

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $16,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,739

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $15,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201720172017201720172017
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZRS320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $33,450 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $31,790 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200
Dusk Package 1,715              
Sunroof 850 850 1,050 1,050   1,050   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700 700 700 700 700
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               3,900
Wood trim               0
Dusk Package 1,561              
Sunroof 774 774 965 965   965   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645 645 645 645 645
Folding second row seats     435          
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 0
Luxury Package         0   0  
Premium Package         2,255      
Executive Package               3,590
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 2,565 850 4,175 3,700 5,100 3,700 2,650 4,600
Options (change) 2,335 774 3,840 3,405 4,695 3,405 2,440 4,235
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $23,220 $21,820 $38,620 $44,945 $44,845 $44,794 $51,545 $69,595
Total Invoice $22,001 $20,739 $36,625 $42,515 $42,410 $42,094 $48,660 $65,430

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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: $16,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,189
Model Year20162016201720172017201720172017
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
TransmissionT6M6M6T8T8T8M6M6
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$23,220$21,820$38,620$44,945$44,845$44,794$51,545$69,595
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-735-3,835-5,660-3,860-4,510-8,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,195$21,820$37,885$41,110$39,185$40,934$47,035$61,545
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$0$3,225$1,300$3,049$9,150$23,660
Total Invoice$22,001$20,739$36,625$42,515$42,410$42,094$48,660$65,430
Adjustments for Features-9710-697-3,628-5,353-3,627-4,258-7,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,030$20,739$35,928$38,887$37,057$38,467$44,402$57,862
Cost Above Minimum$291$0$0$2,959$1,129$2,539$8,474$21,934

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162016201720172017201720172017
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTZRS320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100       
6-speed manual $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 start$150       
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 
3.5 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 $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
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25
Surround sound       $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225      
Text dictation       $50
Traffic + travel information       $25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio       $100
Voice recorder       $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50     $50
Wireless charging station       $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150$150
Compass$0$0 $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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
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$2,945$1,920$2,655$5,755$7,580$5,780$6,430$9,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$735$3,835$5,660$3,860$4,510$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-9710-697-3,628-5,353-3,627-4,258-7,568

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162017
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 Weight2,734 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
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 330i

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
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 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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested25017%
Total Not Requested125083%

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