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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: $20,570

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $16,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,682

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $14,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTPremier328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Fun & Sun Package 550        
RS Package 800 800      
Convenience Package 650        
Sunroof   850     1,050
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750 750 750
iPod integration     400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Proximity key     500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Rear spoiler         0
Fun & Sun Package 500        
RS Package 728 728      
Convenience Package 592        
Sunroof   774     955
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685 685 685
iPod integration     365 365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Proximity key     455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 2,000 1,650 3,770 3,770 4,320
Options (change) 1,820 1,502 3,430 3,430 3,930
Destination 875 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $20,570 $22,320 $37,295 $43,895 $60,245
Total Invoice $19,682 $21,380 $34,340 $40,410 $55,730

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,244
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTPremier328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$20,570$22,320$37,295$43,895$60,245
Adjustments for Features00-450-2,250-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,570$22,320$36,845$41,645$57,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$4,800$20,400
Total Invoice$19,682$21,380$34,340$40,410$55,730
Adjustments for Features00-414-2,071-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,682$21,380$33,926$38,339$52,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,698$0$4,413$19,029

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelSonicSonic3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTPremier328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD player  $125$125$125
iPod integration  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Compass$0$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Floor mats$75$75   
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $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 leather seating surfaces $0$0  
Upgraded floor mats$0$0   
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0   
Total Value of Features$2,820$2,820$3,270$5,070$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$450$2,250$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments00-414-2,071-2,775

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182008
ModelSonic3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in108.7 in
Length173.9 in178.2 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height59.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,774 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 LT

Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
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
Total Requested300100%
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
Total Requested300100%
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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